Moving from New Orleans, LA to Bakersfield, CA
Your Complete Guide
Cost of Living Comparison
Best Stops Along the Way
Breaking up a 2,234-mile drive? Here are great places to stop between New Orleans, LA and Bakersfield, CA.
Memphis, TN
The birthplace of rock 'n' roll and home of the blues, sitting on the banks of the Mississippi. Famous for its barbecue and musical heritage.
Beale Street, Graceland, Sun Studio, and legendary BBQ
Birmingham, AL
Alabama's largest city with profound civil rights history and a booming food scene. Known as the Magic City for its rapid growth.
Civil Rights Institute, James Beard Award-winning restaurants, and Vulcan statue
Houston, TX
The fourth-largest US city and the energy capital of the world. An incredibly diverse city with NASA's Johnson Space Center.
NASA Space Center, energy industry, and diverse food scene
State Transition Guide: Louisiana → California
Moving from Louisiana to California? Here's what you need to know about updating your documents.
Driver's License
Vehicle Registration
Things to Know About California
- Smog certification required for vehicle registration
- Proposition 13 limits property tax increases
- Lane splitting on motorcycles is legal