There are 3 ways to get from Austin to Metairie by plane, bus (Flixbus), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane AUS - MSY
3h 31m$102–414Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Downtown Austin to New Orleans Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2211
11h 2m$63–126Drive 501.1 mi
- Drive from Austin to Metairiecar 501.1 mi
8h 27m$92–133
Austin to Metairie by bus and tram (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Metairie is to bus which costs $60 - $130 and takes 11h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Metairie is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $100 - $420.
The distance between Austin and Metairie is 461 miles. The road distance is 504 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Metairie without a car is to bus which takes 11h 2m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Austin to Metairie, including transfers.
The best way to get from Austin to Metairie is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $100 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 11h 2m.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Metairie is 504 miles. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from Austin to Metairie.
There are 960+ hotels available in Metairie.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Metairie, LA, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Downtown Austin to New Orleans Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 9h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Austin to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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