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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

€47

Daily trips

1

Traveling by Amtrak train is the most comfortable way to get from Memphis to New Orleans. Fares start at about €47, 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

€45

Daily trips

1

With ticket prices as low as €45 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

€110

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

€47

Daily trips

1

Traveling by Amtrak train is the most comfortable way to get from Memphis to New Orleans. Fares start at about €47, 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.

Of the 3 different ways you can travel from Memphis to New Orleans, the best option depends on your priorities. If you’re looking for the best budget option, a train is the way to go, with tickets typically going for around €55. If you’re looking to get to New Orleans as quickly as possible, then a flight is probably your best bet, with an average travel time of 5 hours 45 minutes.
Taking a flight is the fastest way to get to New Orleans from Memphis. Even though there are no nonstop flights to New Orleans, it is still the quickest option (even including a layover), with the shortest options taking about 4 hours. To compare, the quickest coach on this route takes around 10 hours (which also includes a transfer), and the quickest Amtrak train takes 9 hours.
Traveling by train is the cheapest way to get to New Orleans from Memphis, with tickets averaging about €55. Coach travel is just barely more expensive, costing around €56 per ticket. Flights are the most high-priced option by far, with tickets averaging a whopping €278.
The distance between the two cities is about 359 miles, or 578 kilometers. Getting to New Orleans from Memphis can take anywhere from 4 hours to 10 hours, depending on the mode of transportation.
Of those that cover this route, United Airlines typically has the shortest layovers (often through Houston), and has flights that are reasonably priced when compared to competitors.

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