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

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There are 7 ways to get from New Orleans to Orange County by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MSY - SNA
    7h 14m
    $402–1,242

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MSY - LGB
    10h 32m
    $118–508

  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 El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    44h 13m
    $291–561

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Pomona Amtraktrain train Sunset Limited
    47h 52m
    $607–1,279

  5. Drive 1,828.1 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Orange Countycar car 1,828.1 mi
    30h 12m
    $334–482

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    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 Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    8h 21m
    $169–588

  7. 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 Santa Anatrain train
    9h 9m
    $242–667

New Orleans to Orange County by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration44h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$291Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,654.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to 17Th-Ross via Dallas Bus Station, El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 44h 13m.

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