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How to get fromNew Orleans to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Fly to San Diego 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
    6h 14m
    $284–1,907

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSY - LAX
    6h 31m
    $149–565

  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
    40h 40m
    $315–609

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    46h 35m
    $650–1,300

  5. Drive 1,844.5 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Los Angelescar car 1,844.5 mi
    30h 20m
    $337–487

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MSY - SNA
    7h 24m
    $262–967

  7. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MSY - SFO
    7h 10m
    $383–866

  8. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MSY - LGB
    8h 32m
    $174–754

  9. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane MSY - FAT
    9h 8m
    $173–753

New Orleans to California by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration40h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$315Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,614.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and California, 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 Los Angeles Union Station via Dallas Bus Station in around 40h 40m.

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