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How to get fromSanta Ana to New Orleansby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Ana to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SNA - MSY
    6h 46m
    $219–686

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane LAX - MSY
    7h 46m
    $159–589

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop 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
    42h 30m
    $308–604

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    47h 33m
    $611–1,323

  5. Drive 1,838.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to New Orleanscar car 1,838.1 mi
    29h 50m
    $336–485

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SAN - MSY
    8h 10m
    $310–1,961

Santa Ana to New Orleans by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration42h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$308Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,653.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to New Orleans Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 42h 30m.

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