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How to get fromMetairie to Los Angelesby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Metairie to Los Angeles by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles 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
    6h 10m
    $149–565

  2. 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 13m
    $303–604

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2d
    $603–1,304

  4. Drive 1,839.2 mi

    1. Drive from Metairie to Los Angelescar car 1,839.2 mi
    30h 15m
    $336–485

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MSY - BUR
    8h 39m
    $218–912

  6. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MSY - LGB
    9h 17m
    $178–758

Metairie to Los Angeles by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration42h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$303Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,689.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Metairie, LA, 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 Airline @ E of Causeway to Los Angeles Union Station via Tulane @ Loyola, Main Library, UPT Bus Bay 2, New Orleans Bus Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 42h 13m.

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