There are 6 ways to get from Encinitas to New Orleans by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to San Diego International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane SAN - MSY
6h 37m$204–410Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
cheapest- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane CLD - MSY
8h 1m$174–808Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
44h 16m$316–516Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
2d 2h$524–1,255Drive 1,818.7 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to New Orleanscar 1,818.7 mi
28h 32m$332–480Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane LAX - MSY
8h 49m$208–574
Encinitas to New Orleans by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to New Orleans is to train and fly which costs $200 - $410 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to New Orleans is to train and fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $200 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Oceanside Transportation Center, Los Angeles Union Station and Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
The distance between Encinitas and New Orleans is 1649 miles. The road distance is 1829.3 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 44h 16m and costs $310 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Encinitas to New Orleans, including transfers.
Encinitas to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Encinitas to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to New Orleans is to bus which takes 44h 16m and costs $310 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,300 and takes 2 days 2h, you could also fly, which costs $170 - $850 and takes 8h 1m.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
You can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to New Orleans Bus Station via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Los Angeles Union Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 44h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, and Los Angeles in around 2d 2h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- apeatwatson@nctd.org
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $220–360
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Encinitas to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
New Orleans is 2h ahead of Encinitas. It is currently 6:37 PM in Encinitas and 8:37 PM in New Orleans.
Encinitas to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to New Orleans is 1829 miles. It takes approximately 28h 32m to drive from Encinitas to New Orleans.
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