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

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There are 7 ways to get from Louisiana to Santa Monica by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSY - LAX
    5h 31m
    $191–464

  2. Fly from Shreveport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SHV - LAX
    9h 1m
    $81–358

  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
    42h 46m
    $355–530

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    47h 38m
    $1,097–1,681

  5. Drive  1,868.3 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Santa Monicacar car 1,868.3 mi
    30h 15m
    $320–462

  6. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane LCH - LAX
    7h 8m
    $95–389

  7. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane LFT - LAX
    7h 19m
    $95–399

Louisiana to Santa Monica by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration42h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$355Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,686.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Louisiana, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two 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 5th / Santa Monica via Dallas Bus Station and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 42h 46m.

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