How to travel from New Orleans to San Diego, United States of America

The distance between New Orleans and San Diego is around 1,643 miles (2,645km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from New Orleans to San Diego by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Baton Rouge then fly from Baton Rouge (BTR) to San Diego (SAN).

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Flight time4h 50m
  • Typical cost
    $485
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Bus

Take the bus to Houston Downtown, Dallas then Los Angeles and then to San Diego.

  • Duration1 day 20h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $280
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Yuma Amtrak then take the bus to 2nd Ave and B Street and then to Tijuana.

  • Duration2 days
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $210
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to San Diego.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Distance1,816 miles (2,922km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between New Orleans and San Diego

There are several options for getting from New Orleans to San Diego by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around $210 and will take around 2 days. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $485.

The distance between New Orleans and San Diego is around 1,643 miles (2,645km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,606 miles (2,584km)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from New Orleans and San Diego by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from New Orleans to San Diego is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx $485.

The cheapest way to travel between New Orleans and San Diego, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around $210 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between New Orleans and San Diego. We recommend that you take the bus to Baton Rouge then fly from Baton Rouge (BTR) to San Diego (SAN). instead which will take 6h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from New Orleans and San Diego. It typically takes around 1 day 20h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from New Orleans to San Diego. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Houston Downtown, Houston, Dallas and Los Angeles. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 20h.

Flixbus USA and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between New Orleans and San Diego. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 20h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from New Orleans to San Diego. We recommend that you take the bus to Baton Rouge then fly from Baton Rouge (BTR) to San Diego (SAN). instead which will take 6h 30m.

The closest major airport to San Diego is San Diego International Airport (SAN) (SAN) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from San Diego. John Wayne Airport (SNA) (SNA) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) (PSP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from New Orleans and San Diego. The distance is around 1,816 miles (2,922km) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from New Orleans to San Diego is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around $485.

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Compare travel optionsbetween New Orleans and San Diego

Transport options from New Orleans to San Diego
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
6h 30m
$485
5 times a week2,645km (1,643 miles)
Bus
1 day 20h
$280
twice daily3,514km (2,184 miles)
Train and Bus
2 days
$210
6 times a week3,110km (1,933 miles)
Drive
1 day 4h
$180
on demand2,922km (1,816 miles)

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Airports near San Diego

The following major airports near San Diego offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

SAN
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
International Airport
Distance
2 miles (4km) from San Diego
SNA
John Wayne Airport (SNA)
International Airport
Distance
78 miles (125km) from San Diego
PSP
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
International Airport
Distance
85 miles (137km) from San Diego