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

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to New Orleans

Average PriceUS$145 - US$345Average Duration1d 23h
65kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average PriceUS$238 - US$715Average Duration2d 22h
235kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Diego to New Orleans

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 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$145, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day
1d 23hAverage Duration
US$145Cheapest ticket
65kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Diego to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$227
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 23h
Number of daily buses17
Earliest bus departure7:35am
Distance2587 km
Latest bus departure7:35pm

San Diego to New Orleans Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Diego - New Orleans

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

    The bus ride from San Diego to New Orleans takes 1d 23h, on average. If you're looking for the fastest way to get there, you'll find a bus doing the trip in about 1d 19h.

  2. How far is San Diego from New Orleans?

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

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

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

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

    Taking the bus is the cheapest option to travel from San Diego to New Orleans. Starting at US$145, this bus is the most cost-effective option for your journey.

  5. How much does it cost to take the bus from San Diego to New Orleans?

    Taking the bus from San Diego to New Orleans costs on average US$227.

  6. Can I take an overnight bus from San Diego to New Orleans?

    Yes! Catch buses leaving from San Diego until 7:35pm and reaching New Orleans 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 San Diego to New Orleans was searched and found on May 16, 2025 with a price of US$165

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

You can expect to pay from US$165 to US$230 for a bus ticket from San Diego to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$203 which is on 2025-05-19.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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.

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 San Diego to New Orleans?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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