There are 8 ways to get from Irvine to Louisiana by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane SNA - MSY
5h 30m$370–1,200Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Shreveport
cheapest- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Shreveport (SHV)plane SNA - SHV
6h 54m$110–550Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound 2221
45h 47m$274–534Train
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
47h 44m$509–1,212Drive 1,840.2 mi
- Drive from Irvine to New Orleanscar 1,840.2 mi
29h 52m$336–486Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Lake Charles Regional Airport
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane SNA - LCH
6h 27m$132–536Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Lafayette Regional Airport
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane SNA - LFT
5h 31m$136–550Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane LAX - MSY
6h 33m$146–505
Irvine to Louisiana by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Louisiana is to fly which costs $110 - $550 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Louisiana is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $370 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Louisiana station. However, there are services departing from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Brea Mall, Pomona Transit Center, Montclair Transcenter and Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Louisiana. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 44m.
The distance between Irvine and Louisiana is 1645 miles. The road distance is 1850.9 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Louisiana without a car is to bus which takes 45h 47m and costs $270 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), including transfers and time at the airport.
Irvine to Louisiana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Montclair Transcenter station.
Irvine to Louisiana train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Louisiana is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $370 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $550 and takes 45h 47m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,300 and takes 47h 44m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Louisiana, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to New Orleans Bus Station via Ring-Brea Mall, Brea Mall, Pomona Transit Center, Montclair Transit Center, Montclair Transcenter, and Dallas Bus Station in around 45h 47m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Lafayette Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Lafayette Regional Airport via Phoenix, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Shreveport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Shreveport via Phoenix, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montclair Transcenter to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–380
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from John Wayne Airport Orange County Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 5h 30m and has one stopover.
Irvine to Louisiana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Louisiana is 2h ahead of Irvine. It is currently 5:26 AM in Irvine and 7:26 AM in Louisiana.
Irvine to Louisiana train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Louisiana is 1851 miles. It takes approximately 29h 52m to drive from Irvine to Louisiana.
United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Airport.
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