Bus Tickets from San Francisco, US to New Orleans

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from US$154
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Arrival time: August 9 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Arrival time: August 9 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Arrival time: August 9 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: San Francisco Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 9 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Arrival time: August 10 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus San Francisco, US to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$194
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 6h
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure8:20am
Distance3091 km
Latest bus departure11:25pm

San Francisco to New Orleans Bus

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

  1. What is the travel distance from San Francisco to New Orleans?

    It's about 3097 km (1920 miles) from San Francisco to New Orleans.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Francisco to New Orleans?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf), in San Francisco, and end it at Union Passenger Terminal, in New Orleans.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to New Orleans was searched and found on Aug 7, 2025 with a price of US$158

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

You can expect to pay from US$158 to US$177 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$158 which is on 2025-08-07.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Francisco and New Orleans!

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

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Francisco to New Orleans will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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

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

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