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

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There are 5 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
    7h 3m
    $212–902

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    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 32m
    $157–577

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    45h 28m
    $307–591

  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
    $640–1,282

  5. Drive 1,830 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Irvinecar car 1,830 mi
    30h 11m
    $334–483

New Orleans to Irvine by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration45h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$307Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,647.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United 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, El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, 7Th-Channel, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 45h 28m.

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