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

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

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    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 Oceansidetrain train
    8h 2m
    $297–1,934

  2. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane MSY - CLD
    10h 35m
    $176–764

  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 Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    44h 20m
    $315–622

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2d 1h
    $675–1,355

  5. Drive 1,822 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Oceansidecar car 1,822 mi
    29h 3m
    $333–481

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSY - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    8h 13m
    $187–637

  7. 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 Anaheim to Oceansidetrain train
    11h 44m
    $227–922

  8. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MSY - LGB
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain train
    12h 6m
    $200–791

  9. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane MSY - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    12h 43m
    $192–761

New Orleans to Oceanside by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration44h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$315Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,654.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

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

You can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Center via Dallas Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 44h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Oceanside via Los Angeles in around 2d 1h.

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