How much does a bus ticket from San Diego to New Orleans cost?

The bus ticket price from San Diego to New Orleans starts at R 2 185. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Diego to New Orleans is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

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

The average travel time between San Diego and New Orleans is around 1d 23h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 18h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2587 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between San Diego and New Orleans?

The number of buses from San Diego to New Orleans can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 13 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Diego to New Orleans by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from San Diego to New Orleans?

When taking the bus from San Diego to New Orleans, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus, Amtrak.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Diego to New Orleans?

Buses travelling between San Diego and New Orleans leave from Mission Valley Sheraton or Old Town Courtyard Marriot and arrive at Union Passenger Terminal.

Bus San Diego to New Orleans from R 2 617 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from San Diego to New Orleans on 3 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	08:40	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 5h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
	14:00	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 23h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
	14:00	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 20h	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 18h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 23h	20:35	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to New Orleans

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 1 day, 23 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 185, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

1d 23hAverage duration

2588 kmDistance

65kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 2 185 - R 6 638	Average duration1d 23h	CO₂ emissions 65kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 3 272 - R 37 683	Average duration2d 23h	CO₂ emissions 235kg CO₂e

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

Average ticket priceR 3 196

Average bus trip duration1d 23h

Number of daily buses13

Earliest bus departure06:45

Distance2587 km

Latest bus departure19:35

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 349 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511 179 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4/55 563 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

San Diego to New Orleans Bus

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

Stops in San Diego

A - Mission Valley Sheraton

B - Old Town Courtyard Marriot

C - Downtown Holiday Inn

D - Greyhound Station

E - Market St. & Park Blvd

F - San Ysidro McDonald's

Stops in New Orleans

A - Union Passenger Terminal

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

How much does a bus ticket from San Diego to New Orleans cost?
The bus ticket price from San Diego to New Orleans starts at R 2 185. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Diego to New Orleans is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from San Diego to New Orleans?
The average travel time between San Diego and New Orleans is around 1d 23h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 18h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2587 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between San Diego and New Orleans?
The number of buses from San Diego to New Orleans can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 13 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Diego to New Orleans by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from San Diego to New Orleans?
When taking the bus from San Diego to New Orleans, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus, Amtrak.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Diego to New Orleans?
Buses travelling between San Diego and New Orleans leave from Mission Valley Sheraton or Old Town Courtyard Marriot and arrive at Union Passenger Terminal.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01/11

R 2 936

02/11

R 3 166

Today

R 3 974

04/11

R 3 193

05/11

R 3 237

06/11

R 3 211

07/11

No data

08/11

No data

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to New Orleans was searched and found on 01 Nov 2025 with a price of R 2 936

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 R 2 936 to R 4 018 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 R 3 193, which is on 2025-11-04.

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Bus Travel Tips

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time1d 23h	Avg priceR 3 196	Daily departures13
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time2d 23h	Avg priceR 6 871	Daily departures2

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