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

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

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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 21m
    $408–918

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

    cheapest
    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 10m
    $170–687

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2d

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Los Angelesbus bus Ans 6241
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2d 6h

  5. Drive 2,128 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to New Orleanscar car 2,128 mi
    35h 44m
    $389–561

  6. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MRY - MSY
    10h 33m
    $186–759

  7. 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 7m
    $223–811

  8. 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
    $227–876

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

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,023.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 21m

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 Los Angeles Union Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 2d. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) 5 times a day.

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