There are 5 ways to get from Cincinnati to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Covington
best- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)CVG - MSY
4h 55m$102–554Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Covington Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus StationGreyhound US0135
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus StationGreyhound US0602
21h 15m$114–262Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2514
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger TerminalCity of New Orleans
26h 51m$174–417Drive 803.9 mi
- Drive from Cincinnati to New Orleans803.9 mi
13h 4m$147–212Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly
- Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDF
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)SDF - MSY
6h 33m$160–391
Cincinnati to New Orleans by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to New Orleans is to bus which costs $110 - $270 and takes 21h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to New Orleans is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Covington Bus Stop and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 15m.
The distance between Cincinnati and New Orleans is 733 miles. The road distance is 808.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 21h 15m and costs $110 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Cincinnati to New Orleans, including transfers.
Cincinnati to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Covington Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to New Orleans is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $270 and takes 21h 15m.
Cincinnati to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
New Orleans is 1h behind Cincinnati. It is currently 9:51 PM in Cincinnati and 8:51 PM in New Orleans.
What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
Allegiant Air, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Covington Bus Stop to New Orleans Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 21h 15m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Covington to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Covington to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Covington to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Covington to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Covington Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to New Orleans is 809 miles. It takes approximately 13h 4m to drive from Cincinnati to New Orleans.
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