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How to get fromNew Orleans to Los Angelesby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from New Orleans to Los Angeles by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, 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 31m
    $149–565

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MSY - LGB
    9h 38m
    $108–438

  3. 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
    40h 40m
    $300–570

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    46h 35m
    $600–1,400

  5. Drive 1,844.5 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Los Angelescar car 1,844.5 mi
    30h 20m
    $337–487

  6. 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
    $218–912

  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
    9h 54m
    $182–766

New Orleans to Los Angeles by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration40h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,694.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles Union Station via Dallas Bus Station in around 40h 40m.

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