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  • Departure time: 20 September at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: 22 September at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: UCSD Health La Jolla Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 20 September at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: 22 September at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 20 September at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: 22 September at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Greyhound Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 20 September at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: 22 September at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: UCSD Health La Jolla Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 20 September at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: 22 September at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Downtown SD (Seaport)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New Orleans to San Diego

Bus
Average priceUS$156 - US$453Average duration2d 3h
65kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$204 - US$433Average duration2d 3h
235kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from New Orleans to San Diego

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 2 days, 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just US$156, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day
2d 3hAverage duration
US$156Cheapest ticket
65kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket priceUS$219
Average bus trip duration2d 3h
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure06:55
Distance1604 miles
Latest bus departure18:05

New Orleans to San Diego Bus

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

  1. How far is San Diego from New Orleans by coach?

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

  2. Is there a way to reach San Diego from New Orleans without flying?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
27/08
US$211
28/08
US$220
Today
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30/08
US$172
31/08
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01/09
US$250
02/09
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03/09
US$149
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New Orleans to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 3 Sept 2025 with a price of US$149

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$149 to US$298 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$149, which is on 2025-09-03.

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?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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You can also go to San Diego, CA, US by train

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