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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

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SNA - MSY
    6h 26m
    $169–736

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Montclair Transcenterbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    45h 4m
    $322–518

  3. 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
    $510–1,424

  4. Drive  1,838.1 mi

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

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    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 38m
    $188–500

  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
    7h 57m
    $225–465

Santa Ana to New Orleans by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration45h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$322Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,653.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-1St to New Orleans Bus Station via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Montclair Transcenter, and Dallas Bus Station in around 45h 4m.

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