Find coaches from San Diego, CA, US to New Orleans

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Next departures from San Diego to New Orleans on 7 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound
UCSD Health La Jolla Station
New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline DrNo tags
Greyhound
Greyhound Bus Stop
New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline DrNo tags
Greyhound
Greyhound Bus Stop
New Orleans Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound
Greyhound Bus Stop
New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline DrNo tags
Greyhound
Greyhound Bus Stop
New Orleans Bus StationNo tags

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

Average ticket priceUS$162
Average bus trip duration1d 23h
Number of daily buses15
Earliest bus departure06:45
Distance1593 miles
Latest bus departure19:35

San Diego to New Orleans Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Diego, CA, US - New Orleans

  1. What's the distance between San Diego and New Orleans by coach?

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

  2. How can I travel from San Diego to New Orleans avoiding air travel?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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US$125
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09/10
US$137
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11/10
US$165
12/10
US$148
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to New Orleans was searched and found on 7 Oct 2025 with a price of US$125

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 US$125 to US$168 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 US$137, which is on 2025-10-09.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Diego to New Orleans will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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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.

Will you be returning to San Diego, CA, US by bus?

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