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

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

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MSY - SNA
    7h 23m
    $212–952

  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 43m
    $197–487

  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 Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus
    43h 42m
    $363–552

  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
    $1,084–1,666

  5. Drive  1,839.7 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Irvinecar car 1,839.7 mi
    29h 48m
    $315–455

New Orleans to Irvine by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration43h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$363Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,647.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other 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, Los Angeles Union Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 43h 42m.

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