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How to get fromSanta Monica to Louisianaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Monica to Louisiana by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane LAX - MSY
    5h 47m
    $141–553

  2. Fly to Shreveport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Shreveport (SHV)plane plane LAX - SHV
    9h 3m
    $111–503

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound 2221
    42h 18m
    $302–602

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    47h 36m
    $654–1,304

  5. Drive 1,868.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to New Orleanscar car 1,868.3 mi
    30h 18m
    $341–493

  6. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane LAX - LCH
    7h 31m
    $132–566

  7. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane LAX - LFT
    7h 44m
    $132–566

Santa Monica to Louisiana by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration42h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$302Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,679.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Louisiana, USA?

Breeze Airways, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to New Orleans Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 42h 18m.

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