There are 4 ways to get from Norfolk to New Orleans by plane, bus (Flixbus, 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
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)ORF - MSY
4h 6m$126–372Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmond
- Take the bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Station
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
25h 37m$143–357Bus, train
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Greensboro Bus StopGreyhound US0654s
- Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger TerminalCrescent
31h 9m$198–397Drive 1,019.2 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to New Orleans1,019.2 mi
17h 43m$186–269
Norfolk to New Orleans by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to New Orleans is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 17h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to New Orleans is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $120 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk, Richmond and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 37m.
The distance between Norfolk and New Orleans is 964 miles. The road distance is 1025.1 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 25h 37m and costs $140 - $360.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Norfolk to New Orleans, including transfers.
Norfolk to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to New Orleans is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $120 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $360 and takes 25h 37m.
Norfolk to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
New Orleans is 1h behind Norfolk. It is currently 9:20 PM in Norfolk and 8:20 PM in New Orleans.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
Breeze Airways, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to New Orleans Bus Station via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Richmond, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 25h 37m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- 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 Richmond to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- 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/
Bus from Norfolk to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to New Orleans is 1025 miles. It takes approximately 17h 43m to drive from Norfolk to New Orleans.
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