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

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There are 10 ways to get from New Orleans to Long Beach by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSY - LAX
    7h 10m
    $186–468

  2. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    cheapest
    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
    11h 37m
    $164–718

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus bus
    34h 40m
    $339–428

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    47h 45m
    $1,093–1,676

  5. Drive  1,854.5 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Long Beachcar car 1,854.5 mi
    30h 11m
    $317–458

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MSY - SNA
    7h 55m
    $297–1,062

  7. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MSY - LGB
    8h 47m
    $174–804

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MSY - BUR
    9h 40m
    $196–856

  9. Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MSY - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    9h 33m
    $218–397

  10. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound 2221
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    42h
    $358–543

New Orleans to Long Beach by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration47h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,093Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,703.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

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

Breeze Airways, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery via Downtown Houston, St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St, N Main St @ Airline Dr, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, and Huntington Park in around 34h 40m.

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