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

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There are 5 ways to get from Encinitas to New Orleans by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Encinitas 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
    6h 42m
    $204–400

  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
    8h 38m
    $174–758

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside 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
    44h 26m
    $368–560

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2d 1h
    $1,058–1,796

  5. Drive  1,818.6 mi

    1. Drive from Encinitas to New Orleanscar car 1,818.6 mi
    28h 32m
    $332–480

Encinitas to New Orleans by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration44h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$368Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,639.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to New Orleans Bus Station via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, Los Angeles Union Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 44h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Encinitas Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 1h.

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