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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MSY - SFO
    5h 8m
    $387–852

  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 30m
    $110–426

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    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 San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $349–688

  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 Civic Center / UN Plazasubway subway
    2d 10h
    $594–1,154

  5. Drive 2,212.4 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to San Franciscocar car 2,212.4 mi
    36h 32m
    $404–584

  6. 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
    6h 54m
    $120–455

  7. 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 38m
    $222–876

  8. 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
    $120–465

  9. Train, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2d 11h
    $772–1,598

Louisiana to San Francisco by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$349Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,922.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Station via Dallas Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 1h.

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