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

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There are 9 ways to get from California to Louisiana by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SAN - MSY
    5h 6m
    $282–1,905

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Shreveport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Shreveport (SHV)plane plane SAN - SHV
    8h 19m
    $112–495

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound 2221
    39h 45m
    $310–587

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    45h 40m
    $650–1,400

  5. Drive 1,854.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to New Orleanscar car 1,854.2 mi
    29h 59m
    $339–489

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane LAX - MSY
    5h 20m
    $148–563

  7. Fly San Diego International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane SAN - LFT
    6h 55m
    $134–568

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SFO - MSY
    6h 11m
    $381–863

  9. Fly San Diego International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane SAN - LCH
    6h 50m
    $134–568

California to Louisiana by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration39h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$310Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,600.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between California, USA and Louisiana, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to New Orleans Bus Station via Dallas Bus Station in around 39h 45m.

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