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

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There are 10 ways to get from Riverside to Louisiana by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ONT - MSY
    6h 51m
    $177–559

  2. Fly Ontario International Airport to Shreveport

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Shreveport (SHV)plane plane ONT - SHV
    8h 54m
    $117–509

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino to El Pasobus bus La
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    37h 5m
    $257–422

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    46h 11m
    $505–1,207

  5. Drive  1,802 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to New Orleanscar car 1,802 mi
    29h 12m
    $329–475

  6. Fly Ontario International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane ONT - LFT
    7h 18m
    $138–572

  7. Fly Ontario International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane ONT - LCH
    8h 25m
    $148–432

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane LAX - MSY
    6h 56m
    $177–507

  9. Train, train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SAN - MSY
    8h 37m
    $232–467

  10. Fly Ontario International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane ONT - HOU
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    8h 58m
    $159–571

Riverside to Louisiana by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration37h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$257Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,643.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Louisiana, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vine Street Mobility Hub to New Orleans Bus Station via San Bernardino Transit Center, San Bernardino, El Paso, El Paso Bus Station, and San Antonio Bus Station in around 37h 5m.

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