What is the travel distance from San Jose to New Orleans?

About 1888 miles (3046 km) separate San Jose and New Orleans.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Jose to New Orleans?

The majority of buses traveling from San Jose to New Orleans start their journey at Diridon Station and wind up at Union Passenger Terminal. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in New Orleans?

Once in New Orleans, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Jackson Square, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park And Preserve, The National WWII Museum, Canal Street and Audubon Aquarium Of The Americas.

Bus San Jose to New Orleans from $120 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to New Orleans on November 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:55am	Diridon Station	2d 5h	7:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
4:30am	Diridon Station	3d 9h	3:47pm	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
12:55am	Diridon Station	2d 14h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
4:30am	Diridon Station	3d 9h	3:47pm	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
6:20am	Diridon Station	2d 13h	9:40pm	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to New Orleans on November 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25am	Diridon Station	2d 4h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25am	Diridon Station	2d 1h	12:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	4:30am	Diridon Station	3d 9h	3:47pm	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
	4:30am	Diridon Station	3d 9h	3:47pm	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
	6:10am	Diridon Station	3d 7h	3:47pm	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to New Orleans on November 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25am	Diridon Station	2d 1h	12:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	4:30am	Diridon Station	3d 9h	3:47pm	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
	12:55am	Diridon Station	2d 4h	7:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25am	Diridon Station	2d 4h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
	4:30am	Diridon Station	3d 9h	3:47pm	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to New Orleans on November 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25am	Diridon Station	2d 4h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25am	Diridon Station	2d 1h	12:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	4:30am	Diridon Station	3d 9h	3:47pm	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
	12:55am	Diridon Station	2d 4h	7:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	4:30am	Diridon Station	3d 9h	3:47pm	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to New Orleans

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 2 days, 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $165, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

2d 4hAverage Duration

1887 milesDistance

76kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$165 - $506	Average Duration2d 4h	CO₂ emissions 76kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$447 - $2,961	Average Duration3d 7h	CO₂ emissions 277kg CO₂e

Bus San Jose, US to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$254

Average bus trip duration2d 4h

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure12:55am

Distance1887 miles (3042 km)

Latest bus departure11:10pm

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Amtrak

4/55,558 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,345 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,139 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, Sindbad, Infobus, Gontijo, Rider Express

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

Stops in San Jose

A - Diridon Station

B - Santiago Express San Jose

C - 1118 E William St

D - San Jose Bus Stop

E - Tamien Station

F - Diridon Station

Stops in New Orleans

A - Union Passenger Terminal

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Jose, US - New Orleans

What is the travel distance from San Jose to New Orleans?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Jose to New Orleans?
What are the best sights and things to do in New Orleans?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/29

$219

10/30

$268

Today

$217

11/01

$520

11/02

$295

11/03

$452

11/04

$213

11/05

$190

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to New Orleans was searched and found on Nov 5, 2025 with a price of $190

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

You can expect to pay from $190 to $1,997 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $190 which is on 2025-11-05.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

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 Jose to New Orleans.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from San Jose to New Orleans that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time2d 4h	Avg Price$254	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3d 7h	Avg Price$499	Daily Departures1

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Bus Tickets from San Jose, US to New Orleans

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Bus San Jose, US to New Orleans: Trip Overview

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Frequently asked questions for your trip San Jose, US - New Orleans

What is the travel distance from San Jose to New Orleans?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Jose to New Orleans?

What are the best sights and things to do in New Orleans?

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

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