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Compare bus, train, and flight for Richmond, VA to New Orleans, LA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to New Orleans, LA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $132 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $132, while a train costs an average of $625.
Distance: 893 miles (1438 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$625 Average price | $559 Average price | $132 Average price Cheapest | $198 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
37h 0m Average total duration 36h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration Fastest 4h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 27h 24m Average total duration 26h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.3 - 8.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 3.6kg 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 Richmond, VA to New Orleans, LA
Compare the available ways to get from Richmond, VA to New Orleans, LA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to New Orleans, LA:
A bus is $428 (€359) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to New Orleans, LA costing on average $559 (€469).
A bus is $494 (€414) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to New Orleans, LA costing on average $625 (€525).
Other travel options to New Orleans, LA take longer:
Bus takes on average 27h 24m.
Train takes on average 37h 0m.
Tickets start at around $625 (€525) compared to roughly $198 (€166) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$427 (-€358). The journey takes 36h 30m versus 14h 55m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Richmond, VA to New Orleans, LA
How to get from Richmond, VA to New Orleans, LA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Richmond, VA to New Orleans, LA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus+ · · 11:25 PM41h30Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA3:55 PMKenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr)$1671One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus+ · · 11:25 PM41h30Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA3:55 PMKenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr)$1671One-way3 transfers
Fastest
AA1757 · AA25666:19 PM4h01Richmond International Airport9:20 PMNew Orleans, Louis Armstrong International$3351One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus+ · 11:25 PM31h05Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA5:30 AMNew Orleans, LA$1671One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus+ · · 11:45 PM41h10Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA3:55 PMKenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr)$1811One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus+11:45 PM30h45Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA5:30 AMNew Orleans, LA$1821One-way2 transfers
- AA549 · AA22875:00 AM4h18Richmond International Airport8:18 AMNew Orleans, Louis Armstrong International$3351One-way1 transfer
- AA1909 · AA6088:17 PM4h42Richmond International Airport11:59 PMNew Orleans, Louis Armstrong International$3351One-way1 transfer
- AA2615+
AA53701:29 PM5h31Richmond International Airport6:00 PMNew Orleans, Louis Armstrong International$3351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to New Orleans, LA:
A bus is $428 (€359) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to New Orleans, LA costing on average $559 (€469).
A bus is $494 (€414) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to New Orleans, LA costing on average $625 (€525).
Other travel options to New Orleans, LA take longer:
Bus takes on average 27h 24m.
Train takes on average 37h 0m.
- Around 50 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Richmond, VA and New Orleans, LA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Richmond International Airport and arrive in New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International.
- Trains mostly depart from Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA and arrive in Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA.
- Buses mostly depart from Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA and arrive in New Orleans, LA.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to New Orleans, LA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to New Orleans, LA by train.
- Travel with Breeze Airways, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, skywest airlines, psa airlines, JetBlue Airways to go to New Orleans, LA by flight.
- 0 direct flights per day with Breeze Airways.
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