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How to get fromSan Jose to New Orleansby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, subway, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SJC - MSY
    8h
    $184–756

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus 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
    $352–679

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Tucsonbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2d 7h
    $626–1,172

  4. Drive 2,163.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to New Orleanscar car 2,163.2 mi
    36h 17m
    $395–571

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SFO - MSY
    7h 32m
    $387–873

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane OAK - MSY
    8h 46m
    $200–815

  7. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane SJC - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    10h 9m
    $210–818

  8. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MRY - MSY
    11h 14m
    $234–813

San Jose to New Orleans by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$352Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,895.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to New Orleans Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 2d.

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