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

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There are 7 ways to get from Louisiana to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans 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
    3h 55m
    $210–650

  2. Fly from Shreveport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SHV - SAN
    7h 2m
    $120–600

  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 to San Diegobus bus
    44h 45m
    $329–628

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Yuma Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to William Brook Ave @ B Streetbus bus 95
    3. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Mexicalibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus bus
    2d
    $582–1,259

  5. Drive 1,795.4 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to San Diegocar car 1,795.4 mi
    28h 34m
    $328–474

  6. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LFT - SAN
    5h 37m
    $141–613

  7. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LCH - SAN
    5h 36m
    $141–613

Louisiana to San Diego by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$329Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,596.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Louisiana, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly 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 San Diego via Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 44h 45m.

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