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

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from US$353
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from US$188
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Greyhound Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: UCSD Health La Jolla Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Greyhound Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Last refresh of the prices: 2025-07-25 CDT.

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to San Diego

Bus
Average PriceUS$154 - US$468Average Duration2d 2h
64kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$204 - US$433Average Duration2d 3h
235kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from New Orleans to San Diego

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 2 days, 2 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$154, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day
2d 2hAverage Duration
US$154Cheapest ticket
64kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New Orleans to San Diego, CA, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$231
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 2h
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure6:55am
Distance2569 km
Latest bus departure6:05pm

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.

Best price found
07-30
US$164
07-31
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Today
US$397
08-02
US$180
08-03
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08-04
US$173
08-05
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08-06
US$198
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New Orleans to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Jul 30, 2025 with a price of US$164

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$164 to US$434 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$173 which is on 2025-08-04.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from New Orleans to San Diego.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from New Orleans to San Diego while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from New Orleans to San Diego, CA, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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