There are 8 ways to get from Dallas to New Orleans by tram, plane, 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.
Recommended option
Tram to Dallas, fly to New Orleans • 3 h 41 min
$117 - $873
Cheapest option
Bus Megabus • 11 h 20 min
$44 - $85
6 alternative options
Fly Dallas/Ft.Worth to New Orleans • 4 h 16 min
$89 - $320
Fly Dallas/Ft.Worth to Baton Rouge, bus • 5 h 45 min
$197 - $913
Bus Greyhound USA • 11 h 45 min
$59 - $151
Bus, train • 16 h 1 min
$89 - $228
Train • 26 h 20 min
$140 - $381
Drive • 8 h 27 min
$50 - $75
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dallas to New Orleans is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 8 h 27 min.
The quickest way to get from Dallas to New Orleans is to tram and fly which costs $110 - $900 and takes 3 h 41 min.
No, there is no direct bus from Dallas to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Dallas/Forth Worth and arriving at New Orleans, LA via Houston, TX. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11 h 20 min.
No, there is no direct train from Dallas station to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Dallas Union Station and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via San Antonio Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26 h 20 min.
The distance between Dallas and New Orleans is 445 miles. The road distance is 523.9 miles.
The best way to get from Dallas to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 11 h 20 min and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 3 h 41 min to get from Dallas to New Orleans, including transfers.
Dallas to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dallas, Tx station.
Dallas to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dallas Union Station.
The best way to get from Dallas to New Orleans is to fly which takes 4 h 16 min and costs $85 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 11 h 20 min, you could also train, which costs $140 - $390 and takes 26 h 20 min.
- Distance: 445.1 miles
- Duration: 3 h 41 min
What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Dallas to New Orleans every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dallas to New Orleans via Houston, TX in around 11 h 20 min.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 20 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $1,000
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Ft.Worth to New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 23 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $550
Flights from Dallas/Ft.Worth to Baton Rouge
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 22 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dallas/Ft.Worth to New Orleans via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 20 min
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110 - $750
Flights from Dallas/Ft.Worth to Baton Rouge via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 22 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $900
- Phone
- 214-979-1111
- Website
- dart.org
Tram from West End Station to Inwood/Love Field Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- More information at
- dart.org
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Houston Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9 h 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60 - $160
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $60 - $90
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $100 - $160
- Business Coach Seat
- $110 - $160
- Room
- $260 - $370
Train from Dallas Union Station to San Antonio Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10 h 5 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55 - $150
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $55 - $80
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $95 - $140
- Business Coach Seat
- $100 - $150
- Room
- $250 - $340
Train from San Antonio Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15 h 15 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85 - $240
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $85 - $130
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $150 - $220
- Business Coach Seat
- $160 - $240
- Room
- $350 - $490
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baton Rouge, La to New Orleans, La
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14 - $35
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $14 - $21
- Flexible
- $25 - $35
Bus from Dallas, Tx to Shreveport, La
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 10 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24 - $60
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $24 - $40
- Flexible
- $40 - $60
Bus from Shreveport, La to New Orleans, La
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $95
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $35 - $60
- Flexible
- $70 - $95
Bus from Dallas, Tx to Houston, Tx
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28 - $70
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $28 - $45
- Flexible
- $50 - $70
- Phone
- 877-462-6342
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Dallas/Forth Worth to Houston, TX
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24 - $35
- Book at
- megabus.com
Bus from Houston, TX to New Orleans, LA
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 20 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20 - $50
- Book at
- megabus.com
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The quickest flight from Dallas Airport to New Orleans Airport is the direct flight which takes 1 h 20 min.
Dallas to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New Orleans, La station.
Dallas to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dallas to New Orleans is 524 miles. It takes approximately 8 h 27 min to drive from Dallas to New Orleans.
Southwest Airlines offers flights from Dallas Airport to New Orleans Airport.
Book your Dallas to New Orleans train tickets online with Rome2rio.
Book your Dallas to New Orleans bus tickets online with Greyhound and Greyhound.
There are 727+ hotels available in New Orleans. Prices start at $70 USD per night.
The best way to get from Dallas to Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport is to tram which takes 50 min and costs $3.