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How to get fromMonterey to New Orleansby plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, train, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Monterey to New Orleans by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MRY - MSY
    8h 38m
    $184–806

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $381–610

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2d 9h
    $592–1,413

  4. Drive  2,143.3 mi

    1. Drive from Monterey to New Orleanscar car 2,143.3 mi
    36h 5m
    $392–565

  5. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SJC - MSY
    9h 39m
    $221–810

  6. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SFO - MSY
    9h 11m
    $260–621

  7. Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway subway
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane OAK - MSY
    11h 13m
    $431–623

  8. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane MRY - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    12h 28m
    $207–814

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Tucsonbus bus
    3. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2d 10h
    $494–1,057

Monterey to New Orleans by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$381Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,888.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to New Orleans Bus Station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 2d 4h.

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