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

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There are 9 ways to get from New Orleans to Lancaster by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

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    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 Lancastertrain train
    9h 43m
    $160–581

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MSY - LGB
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    12h 55m
    $119–454

  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 Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 100
    47h 29m
    $307–597

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train AV Line
    2d 1h
    $636–1,320

  5. Drive 1,863.2 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Lancastercar car 1,863.2 mi
    30h 54m
    $340–492

  6. 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 Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain train
    10h 56m
    $223–919

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MSY - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    13h 6m
    $187–774

  8. 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 Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    13h 20m
    $265–758

  9. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MSY - SNA
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    14h 27m
    $388–1,225

New Orleans to Lancaster by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration47h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$307Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,771.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 43m

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

You can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. via Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 47h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lancaster via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 2d 1h.

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