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

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

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane LAX - MSY
    6h 29m
    $149–566

  2. 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
    39h 45m
    $301–577

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    45h 40m
    $600–1,400

  4. Drive 1,854.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to New Orleanscar car 1,854.2 mi
    29h 59m
    $339–489

  5. 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
    8h 1m
    $168–712

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ONT - MSY
    8h 54m
    $195–780

  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
    9h 32m
    $177–759

  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles 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 1m
    $251–734

  9. 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
    10h 46m
    $383–1,223

Los Angeles to New Orleans by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration39h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$301Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,694.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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

Breeze Airways, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to New Orleans Bus Station via Dallas Bus Station in around 39h 45m.

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