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How to get fromPortland to Louisianaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Louisiana by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane PDX - MSY
    5h 58m
    $173–753

  2. Fly to Shreveport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Shreveport (SHV)plane plane PDX - SHV
    8h 59m
    $163–753

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 14h
    $275–677

  4. Train via Chicago (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2d 18h
    $333–1,316

  5. Drive 2,459.2 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to New Orleanscar car 2,459.2 mi
    42h
    $449–649

  6. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane PDX - LFT
    7h 55m
    $194–816

  7. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane PDX - LCH
    8h 2m
    $184–816

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3d 5h
    $357–2,286

Portland to Louisiana by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$275Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Louisiana, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to New Orleans Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 2d 14h.

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