How much is the bus ticket from San Diego to New Orleans?

The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to New Orleans start from $192. The average price for this route is around $341. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from San Diego to New Orleans?

The average bus travel time from San Diego to New Orleans is 1d 23h, covering a distance of 2585 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 19h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the San Diego to New Orleans route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Diego to New Orleans?

The earliest bus departs from San Diego to New Orleans at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 7:35pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to New Orleans?

A bus trip from San Diego to New Orleans generates an estimated 65 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from San Diego to New Orleans?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5752 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego to New Orleans?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Diego to New Orleans?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Diego to New Orleans?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus San Diego to New Orleans from $200 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Diego to New Orleans on February 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:35pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
	Bus	10:00am	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 19h	7:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:35am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 21h	7:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 21h	7:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:25am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 1h	12:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to New Orleans on February 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:35pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
	Bus	10:00am	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 19h	7:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:35am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 21h	7:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 21h	7:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 22h	12:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to New Orleans on February 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:35am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 21h	7:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:00am	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 19h	7:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 22h	12:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 21h	7:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 23h	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to New Orleans on February 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 22h	12:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:00am	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 19h	7:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:35am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 21h	7:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 3h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 23h	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to New Orleans on February 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 23h	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:00am	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 19h	7:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:35am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 21h	7:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 23h	8:45pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 3h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to New Orleans

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 1 day, 23 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $192, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

1d 23hAverage Duration

2585 kmDistance

65kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$192 - $675	Average Duration1d 23h	CO₂ emissions 65kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$295 - $2,731	Average Duration2d 23h	CO₂ emissions 235kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Diego and New Orleans?

Stops in San Diego

A
Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA

Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,519 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

Amtrak

4/55,755 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/512,177 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to New Orleans by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from San Diego to New Orleans?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to New Orleans start from $192. The average price for this route is around $341. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from San Diego to New Orleans?
The average bus travel time from San Diego to New Orleans is 1d 23h, covering a distance of 2585 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 19h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the San Diego to New Orleans route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Diego to New Orleans?
The earliest bus departs from San Diego to New Orleans at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 7:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to New Orleans?
A bus trip from San Diego to New Orleans generates an estimated 65 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from San Diego to New Orleans?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5752 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego to New Orleans?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Diego to New Orleans?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Diego to New Orleans?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

02-01

$424

02-02

$268

Today

$375

02-04

No data

02-05

$462

02-06

$259

02-07

$393

02-08

$284

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to New Orleans was searched and found on Feb 6, 2026 with a price of $259

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

You can expect to pay from $259 to $524 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $259 which is on 2026-02-06.