There are 7 ways to get from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus StationFlixBus 2211 / ...
6h 10m$40–65Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
cheapest- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)IAH - MSY
4h 26m$32–184Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger TerminalSunset Limited
9h 30m$45–90Drive 347.1 mi
- Drive from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal347.1 mi
5h 46m$64–92Line 800 tram to William P. Hobby Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Take the tram from Convention District Rusk EB to Magnolia Park Transit Center EB
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)HOU - MSY
4h 18m$59–376Bus via Houston Bus Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans Bus StationGreyhound US0602
8h 33m$40–75Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB)IAH - PIB
- Drive from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
5h 15m$63–316
Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal is to bus which costs $40 - $65 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal is to line 800 tram and fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $55 - $380.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Downtown Houston and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Houston and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9h 30m.
The distance between Houston and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal is 353 miles. The road distance is 349.1 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal without a car is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $40 - $65.
The bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Station takes 6h 10m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.
Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 9h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $190 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, LA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 9h 30m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 713-635-4000
- Website
- ridemetro.org
Tram from Convention District Rusk EB to Magnolia Park Transit Center EB
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.ridemetro.org
- Adult
- $2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal is 1h behind Houston. It is currently 4:46 AM in Houston and 3:46 AM in New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.
Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal is 349 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.
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