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Travel Information from Los Angeles, CA to New Orleans, LA

distanceDistance1665 miles (2686 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$70 - $219
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • $70 (€60) • 3 h 41 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $70 (€60) • 3 h 41 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, Spirit Airlines or Amtrak

Travel 1665 miles (2686 km) by train, bus or flight to New Orleans, LA from Los Angeles, CA. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, Spirit Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Los Angeles, CA to New Orleans, LA.

Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Los Angeles, CA to New Orleans, LA

Train
Bus
Flight
Cheapest price 127 97 63Cheapest
Average price 529 192Cheapest 220
Average duration45h 40m41h 0m3h 41m
Direct Options
First departure9:00 AM5:05 AM12:07 AM
Last departure10:00 PM11:55 PM11:58 PM
No. of daily departures2849
Companies
  • Amtrak
  • FlixBus
  • Greyhound
  • Spirit Airlines
  • American Airlines

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from Los Angeles, CA to New Orleans, LA

How to get from Los Angeles, CA to New Orleans, LA by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
flight

The best way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to New Orleans, LA is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Spirit Airlines
06:00AM7h01
Los Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX)
03:01PMNew Orleans, Louis Armstrong International, LA (MSY)
$2801One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
Greyhound
05:40PM44h15
Los Angeles, CA
03:55PMNew Orleans, LA
$2391One-way
2 transfers
Fastest
Spirit Airlines
05:58PM3h35
Los Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX)
11:33PMNew Orleans, Louis Armstrong International, LA (MSY)
$3041One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Amtrak
05:19PM68h28
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
03:47PMUnion Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA
$3871One-way
1 transfer
Greyhound
05:40PM41h00
Los Angeles, CA
12:40PMNew Orleans, LA
$2441One-way
1 transfer
Greyhound
01:10PM45h30
Los Angeles, CA
12:40PMNew Orleans, LA
$3301One-way
2 transfers
Greyhound
08:45AM49h55
Los Angeles, CA
12:40PMNew Orleans, LA
$3291One-way
4 transfers
Spirit Airlines
05:45AM12h14
Los Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX)
07:59PMNew Orleans, Louis Armstrong International, LA (MSY)
$2901One-way
1 transfer
Spirit Airlines
08:39PM10h52
Los Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX)
09:31AMNew Orleans, Louis Armstrong International, LA (MSY)
$4261One-way
1 transfer
Spirit Airlines
09:30PM11h41
Burbank, CA (BUR)
11:11AMNew Orleans, Louis Armstrong International, LA (MSY)
$4291One-way
2 transfers

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Travel from Los Angeles to New Orleans on FlixBus, Amtrak and American Airlines travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Amtrak is the main travel company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak travel running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by travel across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next travel journey from Los Angeles to New Orleans.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      American Airlines is one of the leading airlines in the USA and the world; they offer Main Cabin, Business and First Class tickets for your travel from Los Angeles to New Orleans.

        FAQs: Travel from Los Angeles, CA to New Orleans, LA

        FAQs: Travel to New Orleans, LA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Los Angeles, CA to New Orleans, LA.
        FAQs

        There are 3 ways to get from Los Angeles, CA to New Orleans, LA: train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to go to New Orleans, LA from Los Angeles, CA is by taking a flight, which costs on average $70 (€60).

        This is compared to other ways of getting from Los Angeles, CA to New Orleans, LA:

        Taking a flight costs $7 (€6) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $77 (€66).

        A flight is $150 (€129) less than a train with an average ticket price of $219 (€189) from Los Angeles, CA to New Orleans, LA.

        The quickest way to travel between Los Angeles, CA and New Orleans, LA is by flight, which takes on average 3 h 41 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

        Getting to New Orleans, LA by bus takes 41 h on average.

        Getting to New Orleans, LA by train takes 45 h 40 min on average.

        You should expect to travel around 1665 miles (2686 km) between Los Angeles, CA and New Orleans, LA.

        The average frequency per day from Los Angeles, CA to New Orleans, LA is:

        • 1 bus a day.
        • 1 train a day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to New Orleans, LA from Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Los Angeles, CA to New Orleans, LA:

          The following travel companies offer services from Los Angeles, CA to New Orleans, LA:

          • FlixBus or Greyhound can get you to New Orleans, LA by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Los Angeles, CA to New Orleans, LA for $112 (€97) on Omio.
          • Spirit Airlines or American Airlines can take you to New Orleans, LA by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Spirit Airlines from Los Angeles, CA to New Orleans, LA for $78 (€68).
          • Travel with Amtrak to go to New Orleans, LA by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Amtrak Los Angeles, CA to New Orleans, LA tickets on Omio for $159 (€137).

          Yes, there are direct routes from Los Angeles, CA to New Orleans, LA with the following travel companies:

          • You can check for a direct train to New Orleans, LA with Amtrak with 1 direct train per day.

          Direct services to New Orleans, LA tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

          Looking to extend your trip from Los Angeles, CA to New Orleans, LA? Many Omio customers who go from Los Angeles, CA to New Orleans, LA usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Houston, TX, Baton Rouge, LA, Biloxi, MS or Chicago, IL. If you're looking to explore Houston, TX, Baton Rouge, LA, Biloxi, MS or Chicago, IL from New Orleans, LA, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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