There are 9 ways to get from New Orleans to Tlacolula de Matamoros by plane, night bus, bus, train or car
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Recommended option
Fly from New Orleans • 8h 50m
Cheapest option
Bus via Monterrey • 46h 45m
7 alternative options
Night bus to Baton Rouge, fly • 9h 5m
Bus to Gulfport/Biloxi, fly • 12h 13m
Train to Lafayette, fly • 13h 13m
Bus to Mobile, fly • 12h 42m
Bus • 39h 26m
Train, bus • 43h 15m
Drive • 28h 32m
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International entry into Mexico from United States
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of United States
Conditions of entry into Mexico from United States
- There are no current restrictions
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Tlacolula de Matamoros is 911.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Tlacolula de Matamoros is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Tlacolula de Matamoros is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 911.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Tlacolula de Matamoros is to bus via Monterrey which costs $170 - $210 and takes 46h 45m.
The quickest way to get from New Orleans to Tlacolula de Matamoros is to fly which costs $240 - $950 and takes 8h 50m.
The distance between New Orleans and Tlacolula de Matamoros is 1585 km. The road distance is 2718.7 km.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Tlacolula de Matamoros without a car is to bus which takes 39h 26m and costs $230 - $300.
It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from New Orleans to Tlacolula de Matamoros, including transfers.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Tlacolula de Matamoros is to fly which takes 8h 50m and costs $240 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $300 and takes 39h 26m.
There is no direct flight from New Orleans Airport to Oaxaca Airport. The quickest flight takes 5h 23m and has one stopover.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to Tlacolula de Matamoros is 2719 km. It takes approximately 28h 32m to drive from New Orleans to Tlacolula de Matamoros.
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines offer flights from New Orleans Airport to Oaxaca Airport.
There are seven+ hotels available in Tlacolula de Matamoros. Prices start at $2000 MXN per night.

- Distance: 1585.2 km
- Duration: 8h 50m
What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Tlacolula de Matamoros, Mexico?
United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from New Orleans to Tlacolula de Matamoros 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans to Tlacolula de Matamoros via Austin Downtown, Austin, Mexico City North, Mexico City Norte, Oaxaca, Secundaria Técnica 6, Manuel Fernández Fiallo, and Oaxaca in around 39h 26m.

- Website
- united.com
Flights from New Orleans to Oaxaca via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $4500 - $18000
Flights from Baton Rouge to Oaxaca via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $4700 - $19000
Flights from Gulfport/Biloxi to Oaxaca via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $6000 - $22000
Flights from Lafayette to Oaxaca via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $4900 - $19000
Flights from Mobile to Oaxaca via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $4900 - $18000

- Website
- aeromexico.com
Flights from Baton Rouge to Oaxaca via Atlanta, Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $7000 - $15000
Flights from Lafayette to Oaxaca via Atlanta, Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $7500 - $16000
Flights from Mobile to Oaxaca via Atlanta, Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $6500 - $15000

- Website
- aa.com
Flights from New Orleans to Oaxaca via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $5000 - $20000
Flights from Baton Rouge to Oaxaca via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $5500 - $21000
Flights from Gulfport/Biloxi to Oaxaca via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $7000 - $25000
Flights from Lafayette to Oaxaca via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $6000 - $22000
Flights from Mobile to Oaxaca via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $5500 - $21000

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
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $650 - $900
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $650 - $900
- Premium
- $3900 - $5500
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $1000 - $1600
- Business Seat
- $1000 - $1500
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1300 - $1900
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $1300 - $1900
- Premium
- $5000 - $7500
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $2500 - $3800
- Business Seat
- $2700 - $3800

- Phone
- (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Night bus from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Baton Rouge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180 - $950
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult Standard Purchase
- $300 - $950
- Adult Advance Purchase
- $180 - $260
Bus from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Austin Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700 - $1400
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult Standard Purchase
- $800 - $1400
- Adult Advance Purchase
- $700 - $1000

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 New Orleans to Biloxi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330 - $470
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $330 - $470
- Flexible
- $700 - $1000
Bus from New Orleans to Mobile
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $420 - $600
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $420 - $600
- Flexible
- $800 - $1200
Bus from New Orleans to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $800 - $1200
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $800 - $1200
- Flexible
- $1300 - $2000

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.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from New Orleans to Mobile
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak

- Phone
- 800 765 6636
- contacto@odm.com.mx
- Website
- omnibusmexicanos.com.mx
Bus from Austin to Mexico City North
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3517
- Schedules at
- omnibusmexicanos.com.mx
Bus from San Antonio to Mexico City North
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3245
- Schedules at
- omnibusmexicanos.com.mx

Autobuses de Oriente (ADO) is one of Mexico’s largest bus companies, mainly operating south of Mexico City and into the Yucatan Peninsula. Choose from three bus classes: ADO (first class), ADO GL (luxury class) and ADO Platino (platinum class and the most expensive). All buses are comfortable, with reclining seats, blackout curtains, air conditioning and a toilet; ADO Platino offers additional amenities such as extra legroom, onboard Wi-Fi and individual screens.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +52 555 784 4652
- solucioneshola@ado.com.mx
- Website
- ado.com.mx
Bus from Mexico City Norte to Oaxaca
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $550 - $950
- Schedules at
- ado.com.mx
- ADO
- $550 - $850
- ADO GL
- $600 - $950
Bus from Veracruz to Oaxaca
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $500 - $900
- Schedules at
- ado.com.mx
- ADO
- $500 - $750
- ADO GL
- $550 - $850

- Phone
- 1 800 980 1308 / +52 800 881 8181
- atencionacliente@gruposenda.com
- Website
- turimex.com
Bus from Houston to Monterrey
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1440
- Schedules at
- turimex.com

- Phone
- +52 937 138 4100
- director_turistab@hotmail.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Monterrey to Veracruz
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $673
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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