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

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There are 9 ways to get from Long Beach to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Long Beach Airport

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    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane LGB - MSY
    7h 58m
    $172–754

  2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane LAX - MSY
    7h 7m
    $145–559

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound 2221
    41h 25m
    $304–597

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    47h 46m
    $602–1,302

  5. Drive 1,855.2 mi

    1. Drive from Long Beach to New Orleanscar car 1,855.2 mi
    30h 13m
    $339–490

  6. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane BUR - MSY
    10h 7m
    $189–765

  7. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SNA - MSY
    11h 27m
    $198–660

  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana 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
    9h 50m
    $312–1,969

  9. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ONT - MSY
    11h 37m
    $193–769

Long Beach to New Orleans by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration41h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$304Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,672.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 58m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Long Beach Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 41h 25m.

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