There are 4 ways to get from Slidell to Metairie by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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Bus, line 3 bus
best- Take the bus from Slidell to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173 / ...
- Take the bus from Elk Pl. at Tulane Ave. to S.Carrollton at S. Claibornebus 3 / ...
1h 42m$11–18Drive 33.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Slidell to Metairiecar 33.8 mi
41 min$7–9Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Slidell Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
2h 45m$15–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Slidell to Metairietaxi 33.8 mi
41 min$90–120
Slidell to Metairie by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Slidell to Metairie is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Slidell to Metairie is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct train from Slidell station to Metairie. However, there are services departing from Slidell Station and arriving at Cemeteries Transit Center via UPT Streetcar Bay 1 and Canal at N. Rampart. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Slidell and Metairie is 36 miles. The road distance is 34 miles.
The best way to get from Slidell to Metairie without a car is to bus and line 3 bus which takes 1h 42m and costs $10 - $18.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Slidell to Metairie, including transfers.
Slidell to Metairie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Slidell Station.
The best way to get from Slidell to Metairie is to bus and line 3 bus which takes 1h 42m and costs $10 - $18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15 - $20 and takes 2h 45m.
Slidell to Metairie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Slidell to Metairie is 34 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Slidell to Metairie.
What companies run services between Slidell, LA, USA and Metairie, LA, USA?
You can take a bus from Slidell to S.Carrollton at S. Claiborne via New Orleans Bus Station, UPT Streetcar Bay 1, Tulane Station, and Elk Pl. at Tulane Ave. in around 1h 42m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Slidell Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $13–16 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
- $13–16
- 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
- $8–13
- 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
- $10–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 504-248-3900
- Website
- norta.com
Bus from Elk Pl. at Tulane Ave. to S.Carrollton at S. Claiborne
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- norta.com
- Seniors 65+, disabled
- $1
- Standard fare
- $2
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $90–120
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