There are 5 ways to get from New Orleans to Irvine by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane MSY - SNA
7h 23m$222–702Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MSY - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
8h 42m$177–507Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus
- Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus
44h 22m$312–495Train, bus
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Pomona Amtraktrain Sunset Limited
- Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to Campus-University Centerbus 59
2d$508–1,118Drive 1,830 mi
- Drive from New Orleans to Irvinecar 1,830 mi
30h 12m$334–483
New Orleans to Irvine by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Irvine is to fly and train which costs $170 - $550 and takes 8h 42m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to Irvine is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs $220 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from New Orleans station to Irvine. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Main-Harvard via Dallas Bus Station, Montclair Transcenter and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 22m.
The distance between New Orleans and Irvine is 1657 miles. The road distance is 1840.6 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Irvine without a car is to bus which takes 44h 22m and costs $310 - $500.
It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from New Orleans to Irvine, including transfers.
New Orleans to Irvine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Irvine is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs $220 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $500 and takes 44h 22m.
New Orleans to Irvine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Irvine is 2h behind New Orleans. It is currently 9:01 AM in New Orleans and 7:01 AM in Irvine.
What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours. 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 22m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Pomona Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Montclair Transcenter
- Ave. Duration
- 30h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montclair Transcenter to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Greyhound
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