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How to get fromOakland to Louisianaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), subway, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Oakland to Louisiana by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), subway, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SFO - MSY
    6h 2m
    $381–863

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Shreveport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Shreveport (SHV)plane plane SFO - SHV
    9h 19m
    $121–503

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $361–715

  4. BART, bus, train

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Tucsonbus bus
    3. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2d 9h
    $599–1,175

  5. Drive 2,195.1 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to New Orleanscar car 2,195.1 mi
    36h 38m
    $401–579

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane OAK - MSY
    7h 3m
    $195–806

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane SFO - LCH
    8h 26m
    $142–526

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane SFO - LFT
    8h 1m
    $142–576

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2d 10h
    $802–1,603

Oakland to Louisiana by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$361Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,932.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Louisiana, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to New Orleans Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 2d 1h.

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