Bus Tickets from San Diego (CA), US to New Orleans

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 19 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Greyhound Bus Stop
    Arrival time: June 21 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 19 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Greyhound Bus Stop
    Arrival time: June 21 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 19 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Arrival time: June 21 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: June 19 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Greyhound Bus Stop
    Arrival time: June 21 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 19 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Arrival time: June 21 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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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to New Orleans.

Bus
Average Price$124 - $610Average Duration1d 22h
64kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$238 - $715Average Duration2d 22h
235kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Diego to New Orleans

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 1 day, 22 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $124, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day
1d 22hAverage Duration
$124Cheapest ticket
64kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Diego to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$265
Average bus trip duration1d 22h
Number of daily buses16
Earliest bus departure7:35am
Distance1593 miles (2569 km)
Latest bus departure7:35pm

San Diego to New Orleans Bus

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

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06/17
$294
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06/19
$226
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06/21
$116
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego to New Orleans was searched and found on Jun 21, 2025 with a price of $116

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

You can expect to pay from $116 to $307 for a bus ticket from San Diego to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $116 which is on 2025-06-21.

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The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego to New Orleans?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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