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How to get fromPalm Desert to New Orleansby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Desert to New Orleans by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane PSP - MSY
    7h 2m
    $208–759

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    35h 4m
    $286–503

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Yuma County Area Transitbus bus Greyhound US0850
    2. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2d
    $574–1,248

  4. Drive 1,737.5 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to New Orleanscar car 1,737.5 mi
    28h 10m
    $318–458

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound 2221
    39h 27m
    $280–541

Palm Desert to New Orleans by bus, foot, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$574Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,582.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to New Orleans Bus Station via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, N Main St @ Airline Dr, Pierce St @ Milam St, and Downtown Houston in around 35h 4m.

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