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How to get fromLouisiana to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Louisiana to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MSY - SAN
    4h 27m
    $206–404

  2. Fly Shreveport to San Diego International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SHV - SAN
    8h 3m
    $114–510

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound 2221
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    40h 50m
    $302–488

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    46h 35m
    $500–1,200

  5. Drive  1,844.5 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Los Angelescar car 1,844.5 mi
    30h 21m
    $337–487

  6. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSY - LAX
    4h 53m
    $171–492

  7. Fly Lake Charles Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LCH - SAN
    6h 14m
    $123–568

  8. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MSY - SFO
    5h 27m
    $212–539

Louisiana to California by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration40h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$302Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,601.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Louisiana, USA and California, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station via Dallas Bus Station in around 40h 50m.

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