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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)plane plane MSY - LAX
    7h 18m
    $85–348

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Harbor Fwy / Carsonbus bus
    43h 27m
    $170–384

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    47h 36m
    $183–1,271

  4. Drive 1,858.1 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Carsoncar car 1,858.1 mi
    30h 12m
    $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)plane plane MSY - SNA
    2. Take the taxi from Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA to Carsontaxi taxi
    8h 6m
    $232–512

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MSY - BUR
    9h 49m
    $155–416

  7. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MSY - LGB
    10h 28m
    $118–558

  8. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MSY - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    11h 14m
    $165–719

New Orleans to Carson by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration43h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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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) every 3 hours. 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 27m.

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