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How to get fromNew Orleans to Fresnoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from New Orleans to Fresno by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane MSY - FAT
    8h 42m
    $173–753

  2. Bus

    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 Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    46h 15m
    $337–665

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2d 4h
    $722–1,405

  4. Drive 2,038.2 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Fresnocar car 2,038.2 mi
    33h 37m
    $372–538

  5. Fly to Meadows Field Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane MSY - BFL
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 6m
    $222–835

New Orleans to Fresno by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration46h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$337Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,775.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Fresno Bus Station via Dallas Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 46h 15m.

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