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

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

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane LAX - MSY
    6h 56m
    $142–556

  2. 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
    $302–582

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    47h 36m
    $654–1,404

  4. Drive 1,868.3 mi

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

  5. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane BUR - MSY
    9h 31m
    $165–707

  6. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane LGB - MSY
    10h 16m
    $177–759

Santa Monica to New Orleans by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration42h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$302Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,691.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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