There are 4 ways to get from Slidell to Gretna by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Slidell to New Orleans Bus StationGreyhound US1173 / ...
- Take the bus from UPT Bus Bay 4 to Wilty Terminal114A / ...
1h 14m$11–16Drive 35.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Slidell to Gretna35.9 mi
42 min$7–10Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Slidell Station to New Orleans Union Passenger TerminalCrescent
2h 9m$14–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Slidell to Gretna35.9 mi
42 min$95–120
Slidell to Gretna by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Slidell to Gretna is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Slidell to Gretna is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Slidell to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Slidell and arriving at Wilty Terminal via UPT Bus Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
The distance between Slidell and Gretna is 36 miles. The road distance is 36.1 miles.
The best way to get from Slidell to Gretna without a car is to bus which takes 1h 14m and costs $10 - $16.
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Slidell to Gretna, including transfers.
Slidell to Gretna bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Slidell station.
The best way to get from Slidell to Gretna is to bus which takes 1h 14m and costs $10 - $16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $14 - $17 and takes 2h 9m.
Slidell to Gretna bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Slidell to Gretna is 36 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Slidell to Gretna.
What companies run services between Slidell, LA, USA and Gretna, LA, USA?
You can take a bus from Slidell to Wilty Terminal via New Orleans Bus Station and UPT Bus Bay 4 in around 1h 14m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Slidell Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $13–15 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Slidell Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Slidell to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Slidell to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 504-248-3900
- Website
- norta.com
Bus from UPT Bus Bay 4 to Wilty Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- norta.com
- Seniors 65+, disabled
- $1
- Standard fare
- $2
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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