Bus Tickets from New Orleans to San Diego, CA, US

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Next departures for New Orleans to San Diego on October 8
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FlixBus + Greyhound
New Orleans Bus Station
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)No tags
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New Orleans Bus Station
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Greyhound
New Orleans Bus Station
Greyhound Bus StopNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
New Orleans Bus Station
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Greyhound + FlixBus
New Orleans Bus Station
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Bus New Orleans to San Diego, CA, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$182
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 4h
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure6:55am
Distance2587 km
Latest bus departure6:10pm

New Orleans to San Diego Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip New Orleans - San Diego, CA, US

  1. What is the travel distance from New Orleans to San Diego?

    The distance between New Orleans and San Diego is around 2587 km (1604 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from New Orleans to San Diego?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Union Passenger Terminal, in New Orleans, and end it at Mission Valley Sheraton, in San Diego.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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10-05
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10-06
US$217
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10-08
US$160
10-09
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10-10
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10-11
US$158
10-12
US$223
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New Orleans to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Oct 11, 2025 with a price of US$158

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New Orleans to San Diego, CA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$158 to US$259 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$158 which is on 2025-10-11.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from New Orleans to San Diego, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from New Orleans to San Diego will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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