Skip to search formSkip to contentSkip to footer

Find coaches from San Diego to New Orleans

Easily compare and book your next trip with Busbud

Trusted by 65M+ travellers every year looking for bus and train tickets
Serving 2M+ bus and train routes in more than 80 countries
Dedicated customer service from booking to travel
Bus San Diego to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Bus San Diego to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$269
Average bus trip duration2d 1h
Number of daily buses15
Earliest bus departure06:10
Distance1593 miles
Latest bus departure19:35

San Diego to New Orleans buses

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from San Diego to New Orleans.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from San Diego to New Orleans.

Discover how much the bus trip from San Diego to New Orleans will cost you. Use our filters and sorting features to find the cheapest bus tickets or luxury buses.

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses15
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures06:10 - 19:35
Minimum PriceUS$134
Average Ticket PriceUS$269
Minimum Trip Duration1d20h
Average Bus Trip Duration2d1h
Distance1593 miles
Bus companies on this routeFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip San Diego - New Orleans

The average bus ticket price from San Diego to New Orleans is US$269. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Diego to New Orleans is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

The average travel time between San Diego and New Orleans is around 2d 1h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 20h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1604 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from San Diego to New Orleans can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 15 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Diego to New Orleans by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from San Diego to New Orleans, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.

Buses travelling between San Diego and New Orleans leave from San Ysidro McDonald's or Old Town Courtyard Marriot and arrive at Union Passenger Terminal.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from San Diego to New Orleans but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Diego to New Orleans.

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.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from San Diego to New Orleans, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle typeTravel timeAvg priceDaily departures
Vehicle typeBusTravel time2d 1hAvg priceUS$269Daily departures15
Vehicle typeTrainTravel time2d 23hAvg priceUS$391Daily departures2

The best way to travel between San Diego and New Orleans is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost US$269 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from US$134. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to New Orleans, choose the bus, as it will take you from San Diego to New Orleans in about 2d 1h – that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to San Diego by bus?

Bus from New Orleans to San Diego

You can also go to New Orleans by train

Train from San Diego to New Orleans

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

Busbud makes bus travel easy. We help travellers find a bus, plot routes, and book intercity bus tickets all over the world. Use Busbud to book your trip online, in your own language and currency, wherever you are. Busbud prides itself on its worldwide partnerships. We make it possible for you to buy tickets with its large network of trustworthy bus partners like Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others.