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

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There are 7 ways to get from Carlsbad to New Orleans by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SAN - MSY
    7h 7m
    $214–610

  2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane CLD - MSY
    9h 4m
    $166–764

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    43h 50m
    $300–590

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2d
    $627–1,356

  5. Drive 1,827.7 mi

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to New Orleanscar car 1,827.7 mi
    28h 39m
    $334–482

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane LAX - MSY
    7h 39m

  7. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SNA - MSY
    11h 40m
    $385–1,221

Carlsbad to New Orleans by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration43h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,648.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to New Orleans Bus Station via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Los Angeles Union Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 43h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oceanside to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Los Angeles in around 2d.

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