Bus from San Diego, CA, US to New Orleans: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Diego to New Orleans on January 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
UCSD Health La Jolla Station
New Orleans Bus StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Greyhound Bus Stop
New Orleans Bus StationFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
New Orleans Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Greyhound Bus Stop
New Orleans Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
New Orleans Bus StationNo 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 $202, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
1d 23hAverage Duration
2567 kmDistance
64kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$202 - $733Average Duration1d 23h
64kg CO₂e
Average Price$292 - $3,125Average Duration2d 23h
235kg CO₂e

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.

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

    The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to New Orleans start from $202. The average price for this route is around $346. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. 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 2567 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 19h and is operated by Greyhound.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.

  4. 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.

  5. 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 64 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. 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 5733 reviews.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

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01-27
$456
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$621
01-29
$565
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01-31
$263
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to New Orleans was searched and found on Jan 31, 2026 with a price of $263

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 $263 to $621 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 $263 which is on 2026-01-31.

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

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