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

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There are 9 ways to get from Irvine to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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
    7h 35m
    $143–655

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal 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
    44h 5m
    $364–544

  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
    $1,009–1,712

  4. Drive  1,840.2 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to New Orleanscar car 1,840.2 mi
    29h 48m
    $315–455

  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 38m
    $197–488

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SAN - MSY
    8h 53m
    $247–451

  7. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane LGB - MSY
    10h 22m
    $241–1,117

  8. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tustin to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ONT - MSY
    10h 20m
    $162–717

  9. Train to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tustin to Oceansidetrain train
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane CLD - MSY
    10h 53m
    $174–775

Irvine to New Orleans by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration44h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$364Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,650.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American 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, Los Angeles Union Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 44h 5m.

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