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Compare train, bus, and flight for New York, NY to New Orleans, LA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to New Orleans, LA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $233 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 8h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $233, while a train costs an average of $600.
Distance: 1168 miles (1880 km)
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$600 Average price | $523 Average price | $233 Average price Cheapest | $268 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
36h 10m Average total duration 35h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average total duration Fastest 6h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 32h 50m Average total duration 32h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 5.6 - 11.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from New York, NY to New Orleans, LA
Compare the available ways to get from New York, NY to New Orleans, LA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to New Orleans, LA:
A bus is $290 (€243) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to New Orleans, LA costing on average $523 (€439).
A bus is $367 (€308) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to New Orleans, LA costing on average $600 (€504).
Other travel options to New Orleans, LA take longer:
Bus takes on average 32h 50m.
Train takes on average 36h 10m.
Tickets start at around $600 (€504) compared to roughly $268 (€225) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$332 (-€278). The journey takes 35h 40m versus 19h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from New York, NY to New Orleans, LA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from New York, NY to New Orleans, LA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:15 AM33h15New York, NY10:30 AMNew Orleans, LA$1481One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1:15 AM33h15New York, NY10:30 AMNew Orleans, LA$1481One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:30 AM31h05New York, NY1:35 PMNew Orleans, LA$3241One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 9:50 AM36h05New York, NY9:55 PMNew Orleans, LA$2141One-way0 transfers
- 9:30 PM48h25New York, NY9:55 PMNew Orleans, LA$2501One-way0 transfers
- 4:00 AM41h55New York, NY9:55 PMNew Orleans, LA$3171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to New Orleans, LA:
A bus is $290 (€243) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to New Orleans, LA costing on average $523 (€439).
A bus is $367 (€308) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to New Orleans, LA costing on average $600 (€504).
Other travel options to New Orleans, LA take longer:
Bus takes on average 32h 50m.
Train takes on average 36h 10m.
- Around 68 flights per day.
- Around 26 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New York, NY and New Orleans, LA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Newark Liberty International Airport and arrive in New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International.
- Trains mostly depart from Penn Station, New York, NY and arrive in Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA.
- Buses mostly depart from New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. and arrive in New Orleans, LA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to New Orleans, LA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to New Orleans, LA by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United, JetBlue Airways, Republic Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, psa airlines to go to New Orleans, LA by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 4 direct flights per day with American Airlines, United, JetBlue Airways.
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