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

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

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSY - LAX
    6h 58m
    $146–558

  2. 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 15m
    $305–602

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    47h 45m
    $649–1,297

  4. Drive 1,844.8 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Long Beachcar car 1,844.8 mi
    30h 35m
    $337–487

  5. 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 35m
    $297–1,012

  6. 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 30m
    $174–754

  7. 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
    10h 10m
    $220–914

  8. 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 21m
    $298–1,930

  9. 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
    11h 4m
    $194–768

New Orleans to Long Beach by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration42h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$305Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,703.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

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

Breeze Airways, Delta, and three other 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 Bus Station via Dallas Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 42h 15m.

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