There are 6 ways to get from Louisiana to Los Angeles by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
best- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MSY - LAX
4h 48m$148–557Fly from Shreveport
cheapest- Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SHV - LAX
8h 11m$99–401Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound 2221
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1000
40h 40m$313–596Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain Sunset Limited
46h 35m$650–1,300Drive 1,844.5 mi
- Drive from New Orleans to Los Angelescar 1,844.5 mi
30h 20m$337–487Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport
- Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane LCH - LAX
6h 34m$113–426
Louisiana to Los Angeles by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Louisiana to Los Angeles is to fly which costs $95 - $410 and takes 8h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Louisiana to Los Angeles is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $140 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Louisiana station to Los Angeles station. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Los Angeles. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 46h 35m.
The distance between Louisiana and Los Angeles is 1692 miles. The road distance is 1855.2 miles.
The best way to get from Louisiana to Los Angeles without a car is to bus which takes 40h 40m and costs $310 - $600.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Louisiana to Los Angeles, including transfers.
Louisiana to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
Louisiana to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from Louisiana to Los Angeles is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $140 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $600 and takes 40h 40m, you could also train, which costs $650 - $1,300 and takes 46h 35m.
What companies run services between Louisiana, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?
Breeze Airways, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 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 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–410
Flights from Shreveport to Los Angeles International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–390
Flights from Shreveport to Los Angeles International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–400
Flights from Shreveport to Los Angeles International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–410
Flights from Shreveport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–430
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Shreveport to Los Angeles International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–550
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $650–1,300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $230–440
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Louisiana to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Los Angeles is 2h behind Louisiana. It is currently 5:14 PM in Louisiana and 3:14 PM in Los Angeles.
Louisiana to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Louisiana to Los Angeles is 1855 miles. It takes approximately 30h 20m to drive from Louisiana to Los Angeles.
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