How much does a bus ticket from New Orleans to San Diego cost?

The bus ticket price from New Orleans to San Diego starts at US$161. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from New Orleans to San Diego 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!

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

The average travel time between New Orleans and San Diego is around 2d 4h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 21h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2587 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between New Orleans and San Diego?

The number of buses from New Orleans to San Diego can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 11 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from New Orleans to San Diego by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from New Orleans to San Diego?

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

Bus New Orleans to San Diego from US$149 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from New Orleans to San Diego on 31 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	18:10	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 2h	17:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	18:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 22h	13:40	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	18:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 23h	14:10	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	10:50	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 2h	10:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:50	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 1h	09:40	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to San Diego on 1 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	18:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 23h	14:10	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	18:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 22h	13:40	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:50	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 1h	09:40	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
	10:50	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 3h	11:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	18:10	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 2h	17:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to San Diego on 2 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	17:55	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 5h	21:45	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Cheapest
	17:55	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 1h	17:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
	10:50	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 2h	11:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	17:55	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 6h	22:15	Downtown SD (Seaport)	No tags
	06:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	2d 6h	11:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to San Diego on 4 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	18:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 22h	14:10	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	18:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 21h	13:40	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Fastest
	10:50	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 2h	11:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	17:55	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 6h	22:15	Downtown SD (Seaport)	No tags
	17:55	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 7h	23:50	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 10:20 PM CDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from New Orleans to San Diego

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 2 days, 4 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just US$161, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

2d 4hAverage duration

2585 kmDistance

65kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$161 - US$418	Average duration2d 4h	CO₂ emissions 65kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$211 - US$2 220	Average duration2d 3h	CO₂ emissions 235kg CO₂e

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

Average ticket priceUS$233

Average bus trip duration2d 4h

Number of daily buses11

Earliest bus departure06:55

Distance2584 km

Latest bus departure18:10

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 344 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511 127 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

Stops in New Orleans

A - Union Passenger Terminal

Stops in San Diego

A - Mission Valley Sheraton

B - Old Town Courtyard Marriot

C - Downtown Holiday Inn

D - Greyhound Station

E - Market St. & Park Blvd

F - San Ysidro McDonald's

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

How much does a bus ticket from New Orleans to San Diego cost?
The bus ticket price from New Orleans to San Diego starts at US$161. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from New Orleans to San Diego 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!
How long is the bus ride from New Orleans to San Diego?
The average travel time between New Orleans and San Diego is around 2d 4h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 21h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2587 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between New Orleans and San Diego?
The number of buses from New Orleans to San Diego can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 11 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from New Orleans to San Diego by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from New Orleans to San Diego?
When taking the bus from New Orleans to San Diego, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

29/10

US$201

30/10

US$280

Today

US$214

01/11

US$209

02/11

US$246

03/11

No data

04/11

US$192

05/11

US$186

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 05 Nov 2025 with a price of US$186

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

You can expect to pay from US$186 to US$413 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$186, which is on 2025-11-05.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from New Orleans to San Diego.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from New Orleans to San Diego, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from New Orleans to San Diego while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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 New Orleans to San Diego, CA, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time2d 4h	Avg priceUS$233	Daily departures11
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time2d 3h	Avg priceUS$305	Daily departures2

Will you be returning to New Orleans by bus?

Bus from San Diego, CA, US to New Orleans

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