Travel from Memphis to New Orleans
There are a variety of ways to get from Memphis to NOLA other than having to drive there yourself. Primary methods of travel include riding a coach, taking a train or flying. Deciding between these options will depend on what you value most between price, speed and comfort. Here is what you need to know:
Fastest time
9h 7m
Cheapest ticket
£41
Daily trips
1
Traveling by Amtrak train is the most comfortable way to get from Memphis to New Orleans. Fares start at about £41, with 1 train departing each day. While coaches on this route require a transfer, and flights require a layover, Amtrak is the only option that travels directly to New Orleans, making it the most convenient of the bunch.
This route is serviced by Amtrak City of New Orleans, which cuts through Mississippi on its way to Louisiana.
Fastest time
10h 5m
Cheapest ticket
£39
Daily trips
1
With ticket prices as low as £39 and 1 trip departing each day, traveling by coach between Memphis and New Orleans is a budget-friendly option if you book far enough in advance. Keep in mind that there are no direct coaches on this route, however, so you’ll be required to transfer in Jackson, MS.
The only coach carrier servicing this route — Greyhound — offers amenities like free Wi-Fi, power outlets and on-board bathrooms.
Fastest time
4h 5m
Cheapest ticket
£95
Daily trips
204
With a typical travel time of about 5 hours 45 minutes, taking a plane is the quickest way to get from Memphis to New Orleans, even though you’ll have a layover.
Memphis International Airport suggests arriving 2 hours prior to your scheduled flight, so plan accordingly. MEM is located 11 miles southeast of downtown Memphis, and is not easily accessible on public transit, so you’ll have to get there via cab or rideshare.
Fastest time
9h 7m
Cheapest ticket
£41
Daily trips
1
Traveling by Amtrak train is the most comfortable way to get from Memphis to New Orleans. Fares start at about £41, with 1 train departing each day. While coaches on this route require a transfer, and flights require a layover, Amtrak is the only option that travels directly to New Orleans, making it the most convenient of the bunch.
This route is serviced by Amtrak City of New Orleans, which cuts through Mississippi on its way to Louisiana.
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