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

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Maria to New Orleans by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SBP - MSY
    10h 55m
    $135–608

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus 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
    47h
    $307–593

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2d 5h
    $662–1,432

  4. Drive 2,010.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Maria to New Orleanscar car 2,010.7 mi
    32h 53m
    $367–530

  5. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SBA - MSY
    10h 21m
    $182–630

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane LAX - MSY
    10h 53m
    $237–655

  7. Fly from Santa Maria Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SMX - MSY
    9h 51m
    $183–805

Santa Maria to New Orleans by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration47hAverage Duration
Ticket$307Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,853 mi
  • Duration: 10h 55m

What companies run services between Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to New Orleans Bus Station via Chapala at Figueroa, Chapala & Anapamu, State & Yanonali, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 47h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main at Pine Outbound to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Guadalupe Amtrak Station, Guadalupe Amtrak Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 5h.

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