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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SMF - MSY
    6h 50m
    $202–653

  2. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Shreveport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Shreveport (SHV)plane plane SMF - SHV
    8h 28m
    $142–603

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 2h
    $305–568

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Tucsonbus bus Sacramento
    2. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2d 9h
    $606–1,180

  5. Drive 2,199.4 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to New Orleanscar car 2,199.4 mi
    36h 51m
    $402–580

  6. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane SMF - LFT
    7h 19m
    $163–666

  7. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane SMF - LCH
    7h 13m
    $163–666

  8. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SFO - MSY
    8h 2m
    $407–916

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2d 13h
    $831–1,662

Sacramento to Louisiana by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$305Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,886.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento to New Orleans Bus Station via Phoenix Bus Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 2d 2h.

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