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

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There are 8 ways to get from New Orleans to Irvine by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MSY - SNA
    8h 14m
    $174–804

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MSY - LGB
    11h 31m
    $172–767

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus
    44h 17m
    $357–537

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Pomona Amtraktrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to Campus-University Centerbus bus 59
    2d
    $1,079–1,658

  5. Drive  1,839.7 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Irvinecar car 1,839.7 mi
    29h 48m
    $304–439

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSY - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    8h 51m
    $197–487

  7. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MSY - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain train
    10h 4m
    $255–456

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MSY - BUR
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    11h 6m
    $196–824

New Orleans to Irvine by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration44h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$357Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,650.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Main-Harvard via Dallas Bus Station, Montclair Transcenter, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 44h 17m.

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