How to travel from New York, NY to New Orleans, LA

There are 3 options to travel between New York, NY and New Orleans, LA including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from New York, NY to New Orleans, LA is a bus with an average price of $161 (€131).

This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to New Orleans, LA:

A bus is $9 (€7) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to New Orleans, LA costing on average $171 (€138).

A bus is $90 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to New Orleans, LA costing on average $251 (€203).

The fastest way to travel from New York, NY to New Orleans, LA is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 45m.

Other travel options to New Orleans, LA take longer:

Bus takes on average 30h 11m.

Train takes on average 32h 47m.

The distance from New York, NY to New Orleans, LA is approximately 1168 miles (1880 km).

The average frequency per day from New York, NY to New Orleans, LA is:

• Around 71 flights per day.
• Around 23 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from New York, NY to New Orleans, LA:

• 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.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from New York, NY to New Orleans, LA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to New Orleans, LA by bus.
• Travel with American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United, JetBlue Airways, Republic Airlines to go to New Orleans, LA by flight.
• Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to New Orleans, LA by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from New York, NY to New Orleans, LA with the following travel companies:

• 5 direct flights per day with American Airlines, United, Republic Airlines.
• 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.

Omio customers who travel from New York, NY to New Orleans, LA often also extend their vacation to go to Houston, TX, Chicago, IL, Baton Rouge, LA, Biloxi, MS, Los Angeles, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between New Orleans, LA and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in New Orleans, LA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In New Orleans, LA, you can enjoy traditional jazz performances at Preservation Hall, relax in Audubon Park with its zoo and golf course, and experience live music on Frenchmen Street. Take a scenic cruise on the Steamboat Natchez and explore City Park's botanical gardens and art museum. Discover the French Quarter's vibrant nightlife and cultural heritage, visit Jackson Square and the historic St. Louis Cathedral, admire the Garden District's antebellum mansions, and explore the National WWII Museum's immersive exhibits.

Three to four days are recommended to fully explore New Orleans, allowing time to visit its historic neighborhoods, enjoy live music, savor local cuisine, and experience cultural landmarks such as the French Quarter and Garden District.