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

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

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  1. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SAN - MSY
    6h 15m
    $284–1,908

  2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane LAX - MSY
    6h 29m
    $149–566

  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
    $322–600

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    45h 40m
    $650–1,300

  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 from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane LGB - MSY
    7h 58m
    $172–754

  7. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SFO - MSY
    7h 12m
    $382–866

  8. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane BUR - MSY
    8h 1m
    $188–762

  9. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane FAT - MSY
    9h 12m
    $152–654

California to New Orleans by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration39h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$322Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,612.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between California, USA and New Orleans, LA, 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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