How much is the bus ticket from New Orleans to San Diego?

The cheapest bus tickets from New Orleans to San Diego start at R 2 824. The average price for this route is around R 4 188. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average bus journey time from New Orleans to San Diego is 2d 4h, covering a distance of 2572 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2d 1h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the New Orleans to San Diego route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New Orleans to San Diego?

The earliest bus departs from New Orleans to San Diego at 06:55. And the latest bus departs at 18:10.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New Orleans to San Diego?

A bus trip from New Orleans to San Diego produces an estimated 64 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from New Orleans to San Diego?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New Orleans to San Diego?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from New Orleans to San Diego?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New Orleans to San Diego?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus New Orleans to San Diego from R 2 726 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from New Orleans to San Diego on 6 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 22h	14:10	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 21h	13:40	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:55	New Orleans Bus Station	2d	09:40	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
	Bus	10:55	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 2h	11:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	18:10	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 1h	17:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to San Diego on 8 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:55	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 7h	23:50	Greyhound Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	10:55	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 2h	11:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:55	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 5h	21:45	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
	Bus	06:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	2d 6h	11:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:55	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 6h	22:15	Downtown SD (Seaport)	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to San Diego on 9 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 22h	14:10	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 21h	13:40	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:55	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 2h	11:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:55	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 6h	22:15	Downtown SD (Seaport)	No tags
	Bus	17:55	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 7h	23:50	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags

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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 R 2 824, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

2d 4hAverage duration

2572 kmDistance

64kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 2 824 - R 9 449	Average duration2d 4h	CO₂ emissions 64kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 4 335 - R 42 114	Average duration2d 3h	CO₂ emissions 235kg CO₂e

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

Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Stops in San Diego

A
Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 415 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511 527 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New Orleans to San Diego, CA, US by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from New Orleans to San Diego?
The cheapest bus tickets from New Orleans to San Diego start at R 2 824. The average price for this route is around R 4 188. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from New Orleans to San Diego?
The average bus journey time from New Orleans to San Diego is 2d 4h, covering a distance of 2572 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2d 1h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the New Orleans to San Diego route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New Orleans to San Diego?
The earliest bus departs from New Orleans to San Diego at 06:55. And the latest bus departs at 18:10.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New Orleans to San Diego?
A bus trip from New Orleans to San Diego produces an estimated 64 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from New Orleans to San Diego?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New Orleans to San Diego?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from New Orleans to San Diego?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New Orleans to San Diego?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

03/12

R 4 827

04/12

R 5 035

Today

R 4 315

06/12

R 5 174

07/12

No data

08/12

R 6 824

09/12

R 5 713

10/12

No data

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 05 Dec 2025 with a price of R 4 315

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 R 4 315 to R 7 797 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 R 5 174, which is on 2025-12-06.