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How to get fromRedding to New Orleansby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Redding to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane RDD - MSY
    9h 35m
    $192–654

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 6h
    $324–595

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2d 17h
    $827–1,868

  4. Drive 2,323.7 mi

    1. Drive from Redding to New Orleanscar car 2,323.7 mi
    39h 40m
    $425–613

  5. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SMF - MSY
    12h 34m
    $244–762

Redding to New Orleans by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$324Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,962.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 35m

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

United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Redding Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station via Sacramento, Phoenix Bus Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 2d 6h.

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