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

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from $208
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from $151
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Arrival time: September 2 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Greyhound Bus Stop
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Arrival time: September 1 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 30 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Greyhound Bus Stop
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Arrival time: September 1 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$116 - $366Average Duration1d 22h
65kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$238 - $1,659Average 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 $116, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day
1d 22hAverage Duration
$116Cheapest ticket
65kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket price$170
Average bus trip duration1d 22h
Number of daily buses17
Earliest bus departure7:15am
Distance1603 miles (2584 km)
Latest bus departure7:35pm

San Diego to New Orleans Bus

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08/28
$166
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08/30
$204
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$189
09/02
$143
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to New Orleans was searched and found on Sep 2, 2025 with a price of $143

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

You can expect to pay from $143 to $215 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $143 which is on 2025-09-02.

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

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