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San Francisco, United States of America → New Orleans, United States of America

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Six ways to Travel from San Francisco to New Orleans

Composite routes from San Francisco to New Orleans

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Louis
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.92–$382.71

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Louis
Ave. Duration:
5h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.65–$701.63
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Louis
Ave. Duration:
6h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$765.41

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Louis
Ave. Duration:
9h 54m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$306.16–$523.03

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Louis
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$357.19
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Louis
Ave. Duration:
6h 32m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.38–$829.20

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Louis
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$178.60–$497.52
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Louis
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.38–$701.63
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Louis
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$216.87–$599.57

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to New
Ave. Duration:
45h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$191.35–$625.09
Train from Tucson Amtrak Station to New
Ave. Duration:
35h 47m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$140.33–$484.76

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$11.48

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
28h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.43–$625.09

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.99–$127.57
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to New
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$52.30–$165.84

Tufesa

Phone:
+1 833 766 3553
Website:
tufesainternacional.com
Bus from San Jose - King Rd to Tucson
Ave. Duration:
17h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$165.84–$204.11

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown
Ave. Duration:
5h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.67

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to New Orleans?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to New Orleans is to fly which costs $108.70 - $293.48 and takes 6h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to New Orleans?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to New Orleans is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $108.70 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and New Orleans?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station and San Antonio Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from San Francisco to New Orleans?

The distance between San Francisco and New Orleans is 3113 km. The road distance is 3654.4 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to New Orleans without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 1h and costs $163.04 - $815.22 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to New Orleans?

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from San Francisco to New Orleans, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to New Orleans bus from?

San Francisco to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.

Bus or fly from San Francisco to New Orleans?

The best way to get from San Francisco to New Orleans is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $108.70 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $163.04 - $815.22 and takes 2 days 1h.

Where does the San Francisco to New Orleans bus arrive?

San Francisco to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and New Orleans?

New Orleans is 2h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 20:54 in San Francisco and 22:54 in New Orleans.

Can I drive from San Francisco to New Orleans?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to New Orleans is 3654 km. It takes approximately 35h 47m to drive from San Francisco to New Orleans.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Francisco to New Orleans?

Book your San Francisco to New Orleans bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near New Orleans?

There are 966+ hotels available in New Orleans. Prices start at $59.66 per night.
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