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How to get fromLouisiana to Oaklandby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, subway, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Louisiana to Oakland by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, subway, car, or train (Amtrak)

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

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MSY - SFO
    5h 41m
    $217–539

  2. Fly Shreveport to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SHV - SFO
    8h 58m
    $102–414

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2d 1h
    $415–640

  4. Train, bus, BART

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tucson to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    3. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    2d 10h
    $931–1,426

  5. Drive  2,201.1 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Oaklandcar car 2,201.1 mi
    36h 16m
    $377–544

  6. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MSY - OAK
    6h 49m
    $167–705

  7. Fly Lafayette Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LFT - SFO
    7h 25m
    $117–457

  8. Fly Lake Charles Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LCH - SFO
    7h 14m
    $117–447

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2d 10h
    $1,349–2,086

Louisiana to Oakland by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$415Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,932.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Louisiana, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Oakland via Dallas Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 1h.

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