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How to get fromSalinas to New Orleansby train, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Salinas to New Orleans by train, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SFO - MSY
    9h 9m
    $253–631

  2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MRY - MSY
    10h 12m
    $166–759

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 2h

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2d 7h
    $1,297–2,002

  5. Drive  2,127.1 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to New Orleanscar car 2,127.1 mi
    35h 45m
    $389–561

  6. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SJC - MSY
    10h 13m
    $203–761

  7. Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane OAK - MSY
    11h 32m
    $221–798

  8. Bus, bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from N Main / Rossi to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Fresno, CAbus bus
    3. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane FAT - MSY
    13h
    $399–835

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,023.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Salinas to New Orleans Bus Station via Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 2d 2h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salinas to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Los Angeles in around 2d 7h.

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