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How to get fromSan Diego to New Orleansby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SAN - MSY
    4h 54m
    $216–623

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    43h 40m
    $309–599

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mexicali to San Luis Río Coloradobus bus
    3. Take the bus from William Brook Ave @ B Street to Gila Street @ 3rd Streetbus bus 95
    4. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2d 1h
    $580–1,317

  4. Drive 1,804.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to New Orleanscar car 1,804.2 mi
    28h 12m
    $330–476

San Diego to New Orleans by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration43h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$309Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,609.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to New Orleans Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 43h 40m.

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