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How to get fromNew Orleans to Carsonby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi or train

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There are 8 ways to get from New Orleans to Carson by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeMSY - LAX
    7h 14m
    $80–258

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Harbor Fwy / Carsonbus
    43h 12m
    $174–394

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los AngelestrainSunset Limited
    47h 36m
    $246–2,082

  4. Drive 1,858.1 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Carsoncar1,858.1 mi
    30h 2m
    $340–490

  5. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, taxi

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeMSY - SNA
    2. Take the taxi from Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA to Carsontaxi
    8h 1m
    $192–512

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeMSY - BUR
    9h 39m
    $115–386

  7. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)planeMSY - LGB
    9h 58m
    $128–558

  8. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeMSY - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    11h 19m
    $175–769

New Orleans to Carson by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration43h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Carson, CA, USA?

Breeze Airways, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Harbor Fwy / Carson via Dallas Bus Station and El Monte Station - Upper Level in around 43h 12m.

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