Bus Tickets from New Orleans to San Jose (CA), US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 7 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 9 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 7 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 9 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 7 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr
    Arrival time: June 9 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to San Jose

Average PriceUS$335 - US$553Average Duration2d 1h
76kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average PriceUS$847 - US$2,106Average Duration3d 8h
277kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from New Orleans to San Jose

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 2 days, 1 hour 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$335, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
2d 1hAverage Duration
US$335Cheapest ticket
76kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New Orleans to San Jose: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$474
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 1h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure6:05am
Distance3042 km
Latest bus departure5:55pm

New Orleans to San Jose Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip New Orleans - San Jose (CA), US

  1. How long is the trip from New Orleans to San Jose by bus?

    The trip from New Orleans to San Jose will take on average 2d 1h. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to San Jose in about 2d 1h.

  2. What is the travel distance from New Orleans to San Jose?

    The distance between New Orleans and San Jose is around 3046 km (1888 miles).

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Union Passenger Terminal, in New Orleans, and end it at Diridon Station, in San Jose.

  4. What is the cheapest way to travel from New Orleans to San Jose?

    The least expensive option to go from New Orleans to San Jose would be going by bus. The ticket price for this bus starts at US$335, making this your best choice for this trip.

  5. How much does the bus ticket cost from New Orleans to San Jose?

    Taking the bus from New Orleans to San Jose costs on average US$474.

  6. Is there an overnight bus from New Orleans to San Jose?

    Yes! Catch buses leaving from New Orleans until 5:55pm and reaching San Jose on the following day.

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New Orleans to San Jose was searched and found on Jun 4, 2025 with a price of US$460

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 Jose, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$460 to US$626 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to San Jose based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$626 which is on 2025-06-07.

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9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from New Orleans to San Jose?

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