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

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

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SNA - MSY
    6h 29m
    $165–709

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Montclair Transcenterbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    45h 30m
    $311–508

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    47h 44m
    $509–1,212

  4. Drive  1,840.2 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to New Orleanscar car 1,840.2 mi
    29h 52m
    $336–486

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane LAX - MSY
    7h 37m
    $177–508

Irvine to New Orleans by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration45h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$311Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,647.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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

Southwest Airlines, American 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 Main-Harvard to New Orleans Bus Station via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Montclair Transcenter, and Dallas Bus Station in around 45h 30m.

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