What is the best way to travel from New Orleans, LA to San Diego?
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What is the cheapest way to reach San Diego from New Orleans, LA?
You can reach San Diego with just £186 by taking a Bus from Greyhound US, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Greyhound US53h 40m006:55New Orleans AirportNew Orleans Airport10:35San DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from New Orleans Airport, New Orleans Airport (USA) at 21/12/2025 06:55:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 23/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £248 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 40m
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Greyhound US51h 45m008:50New Orleans, LACanal and Charles10:35San DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal and Charles, New Orleans, LA (USA) at 21/12/2025 08:50:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 23/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £248 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 45m
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Greyhound US54h 50m017:55New Orleans, LACanal and Charles22:45San DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal and Charles, New Orleans, LA (USA) at 21/12/2025 17:55:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 23/12/2025 22:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £272 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 50m
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Greyhound US55h 25m006:55New Orleans AirportNew Orleans Airport12:20San DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from New Orleans Airport, New Orleans Airport (USA) at 23/12/2025 06:55:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 25/12/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £186 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 25m
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Greyhound US53h 30m008:50New Orleans, LACanal and Charles12:20San DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal and Charles, New Orleans, LA (USA) at 23/12/2025 08:50:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 25/12/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £186 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 30m
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Greyhound US46h 30m018:10New Orleans, LACanal and Charles14:40San DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal and Charles, New Orleans, LA (USA) at 23/12/2025 18:10:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 25/12/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £188 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 30m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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Greyhound US46h 30m018:10New Orleans, LACanal and Charles14:40San DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal and Charles, New Orleans, LA (USA) at 24/12/2025 18:10:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £189 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 30m
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Greyhound US49h 55m017:55New Orleans, LACanal and Charles17:50San DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal and Charles, New Orleans, LA (USA) at 24/12/2025 17:55:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £191 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 55m
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Greyhound US51h 45m008:50New Orleans, LACanal and Charles10:35San DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal and Charles, New Orleans, LA (USA) at 24/12/2025 08:50:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £198 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 45m
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Greyhound US53h 40m006:55New Orleans AirportNew Orleans Airport10:35San DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from New Orleans Airport, New Orleans Airport (USA) at 24/12/2025 06:55:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £199 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 40m
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Greyhound US46h 0m018:10New Orleans, LACanal and Charles14:10San DiegoOld Town Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal and Charles, New Orleans, LA (USA) at 24/12/2025 18:10:00 to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £216 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 0m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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United Airlines6h 49m017:07New Orleans AirportNew Orleans Airport21:56San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from New Orleans Airport, New Orleans Airport (USA) at 26/12/2025 17:07:00 to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 21:56:00. 50 Economy ticket for £209 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 49m
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United Airlines8h 14m015:42New Orleans AirportNew Orleans Airport21:56San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from New Orleans Airport, New Orleans Airport (USA) at 26/12/2025 15:42:00 to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 21:56:00. 50 Economy ticket for £231 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 14m
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Alaska Airlines6h 19m005:30New Orleans AirportNew Orleans Airport09:49San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from New Orleans Airport, New Orleans Airport (USA) at 26/12/2025 05:30:00 to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 09:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £258 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 19m
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Alaska Airlines8h 21m009:27New Orleans AirportNew Orleans Airport15:48San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from New Orleans Airport, New Orleans Airport (USA) at 26/12/2025 09:27:00 to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 15:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £258 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 21m
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Frontier Airlines10h 30m015:29New Orleans AirportNew Orleans Airport23:59San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from New Orleans Airport, New Orleans Airport (USA) at 26/12/2025 15:29:00 to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 23:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £364 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
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Greyhound US53h 40m006:55New Orleans AirportNew Orleans Airport10:35San DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from New Orleans Airport, New Orleans Airport (USA) at 26/12/2025 06:55:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 28/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £223 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 40m
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Greyhound US51h 45m008:50New Orleans, LACanal and Charles10:35San DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal and Charles, New Orleans, LA (USA) at 26/12/2025 08:50:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 28/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £224 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 45m
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Greyhound US49h 55m017:55New Orleans, LACanal and Charles17:50San DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal and Charles, New Orleans, LA (USA) at 26/12/2025 17:55:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 28/12/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £228 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 55m
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Greyhound US46h 30m018:10New Orleans, LACanal and Charles14:40San DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal and Charles, New Orleans, LA (USA) at 26/12/2025 18:10:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 28/12/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £229 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 30m
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What are the fastest trips from New Orleans, LA to San Diego?
You can get to San Diego from New Orleans, LA in just 6h 19m with a Flight from Alaska Airlines. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Greyhound US51h 45m008:50New Orleans, LACanal and Charles10:35San DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal and Charles, New Orleans, LA (USA) at 21/12/2025 08:50:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 23/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £248 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 45m
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Greyhound US53h 40m006:55New Orleans AirportNew Orleans Airport10:35San DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from New Orleans Airport, New Orleans Airport (USA) at 21/12/2025 06:55:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 23/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £248 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 40m
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Greyhound US54h 50m017:55New Orleans, LACanal and Charles22:45San DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal and Charles, New Orleans, LA (USA) at 21/12/2025 17:55:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 23/12/2025 22:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £272 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 50m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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Greyhound US46h 30m018:10New Orleans, LACanal and Charles14:40San DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal and Charles, New Orleans, LA (USA) at 23/12/2025 18:10:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 25/12/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £188 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 30m
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Greyhound US53h 30m008:50New Orleans, LACanal and Charles12:20San DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal and Charles, New Orleans, LA (USA) at 23/12/2025 08:50:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 25/12/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £186 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 30m
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Greyhound US55h 25m006:55New Orleans AirportNew Orleans Airport12:20San DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from New Orleans Airport, New Orleans Airport (USA) at 23/12/2025 06:55:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 25/12/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £186 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 25m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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Greyhound US46h 0m018:10New Orleans, LACanal and Charles14:10San DiegoOld Town Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal and Charles, New Orleans, LA (USA) at 24/12/2025 18:10:00 to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £216 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 0m
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Greyhound US46h 30m018:10New Orleans, LACanal and Charles14:40San DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal and Charles, New Orleans, LA (USA) at 24/12/2025 18:10:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £189 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 30m
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Greyhound US49h 55m017:55New Orleans, LACanal and Charles17:50San DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal and Charles, New Orleans, LA (USA) at 24/12/2025 17:55:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £191 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 55m
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Greyhound US51h 45m008:50New Orleans, LACanal and Charles10:35San DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal and Charles, New Orleans, LA (USA) at 24/12/2025 08:50:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £198 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 45m
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Greyhound US53h 40m006:55New Orleans AirportNew Orleans Airport10:35San DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from New Orleans Airport, New Orleans Airport (USA) at 24/12/2025 06:55:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £199 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 40m
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Alaska Airlines6h 19m005:30New Orleans AirportNew Orleans Airport09:49San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from New Orleans Airport, New Orleans Airport (USA) at 26/12/2025 05:30:00 to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 09:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £258 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 19m
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United Airlines6h 49m017:07New Orleans AirportNew Orleans Airport21:56San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from New Orleans Airport, New Orleans Airport (USA) at 26/12/2025 17:07:00 to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 21:56:00. 50 Economy ticket for £209 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 49m
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United Airlines8h 14m015:42New Orleans AirportNew Orleans Airport21:56San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from New Orleans Airport, New Orleans Airport (USA) at 26/12/2025 15:42:00 to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 21:56:00. 50 Economy ticket for £231 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 14m
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Alaska Airlines8h 21m009:27New Orleans AirportNew Orleans Airport15:48San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from New Orleans Airport, New Orleans Airport (USA) at 26/12/2025 09:27:00 to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 15:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £258 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 21m
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Frontier Airlines10h 30m015:29New Orleans AirportNew Orleans Airport23:59San Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from New Orleans Airport, New Orleans Airport (USA) at 26/12/2025 15:29:00 to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 23:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £364 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
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Greyhound US46h 30m018:10New Orleans, LACanal and Charles14:40San DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal and Charles, New Orleans, LA (USA) at 26/12/2025 18:10:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 28/12/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £229 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 30m
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Greyhound US49h 55m017:55New Orleans, LACanal and Charles17:50San DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal and Charles, New Orleans, LA (USA) at 26/12/2025 17:55:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 28/12/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £228 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 55m
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Greyhound US51h 45m008:50New Orleans, LACanal and Charles10:35San DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal and Charles, New Orleans, LA (USA) at 26/12/2025 08:50:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 28/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £224 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 45m
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Greyhound US53h 40m006:55New Orleans AirportNew Orleans Airport10:35San DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from New Orleans Airport, New Orleans Airport (USA) at 26/12/2025 06:55:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 28/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £223 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 40m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from New Orleans, LA to San Diego
What are the most popular stations in New Orleans, LA and San Diego?
In New Orleans, LA, you will usually depart from Central Bus Station, Canal and Charles or Loyola @ Tulane, while in San Diego you will be arriving at San Ysidro Transit Center, University Av & Bancroft St Coach Stop or Old Town Transit Center, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to San Diego from New Orleans, LA? With 5 connections between 1 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between New Orleans, LA and San Diego, you can pay as low as £186 with a Bus from Greyhound US.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Alaska Airlines: you will get to San Diego in just 6h 19m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting New Orleans, LA and San Diego are Greyhound US, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in New Orleans, LA and San Diego is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Arabi, LA or to San Diego Airport, and look at flights from New Orleans Airport, and landing at Tijuana Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from New Orleans, LA to San Diego?
The most popular companies between New Orleans, LA and San Diego, are Greyhound US, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Greyhound US
Airlines: United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Frontier Airlines
All you need to know when you travel from New Orleans, LA to San Diego
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from New Orleans, LA to San Diego. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from New Orleans, LA to San Diego
How can I reach San Diego from New Orleans, LA?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to San Diego from New Orleans, LA.
How far is San Diego from New Orleans, LA?
The distance between New Orleans, LA and San Diego is 2,584.2 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between New Orleans, LA and San Diego?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 70 kgs of CO2, a train 90 kgs, a car 439 kgs, and a flight 636 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from New Orleans, LA to San Diego?
You can get to San Diego with just £186 by taking a Bus from Greyhound US.
What is the fastest way to get from New Orleans, LA to San Diego?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to San Diego in just 6h 19m with a Flight from Alaska Airlines.
More routes to New Orleans, LA and to San Diego
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to New Orleans, LA and to San Diego. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
