Bus from Charlottesville to New Orleans: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Charlottesville to New Orleans on January 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Charlottesville Union Station
New Orleans Bus StationCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Charlottesville Union Station
New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline DrNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:19 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Charlottesville 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 2 days, 7 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $171, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
2d 7hAverage Duration
1405 kmDistance
35kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$171 - $744Average Duration2d 7h
35kg CO₂e
Average Price$224 - $1,257Average Duration1d 1h
127kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charlottesville to New Orleans by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Charlottesville to New Orleans?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Charlottesville to New Orleans start from $171. The average price for this route is around $344. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Charlottesville to New Orleans?

    The average bus travel time from Charlottesville to New Orleans is 2d 7h, covering a distance of 1405 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 8h and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Charlottesville to New Orleans route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Charlottesville to New Orleans?

    The earliest bus departs from Charlottesville to New Orleans at 7:15am. And the latest bus departs at 9:40am.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Charlottesville to New Orleans?

    A bus trip from Charlottesville to New Orleans generates an estimated 35 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
12-26
$482
12-27
$572
Today
$454
12-29
$384
12-30
$297
12-31
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charlottesville to New Orleans was searched and found on Dec 30, 2025 with a price of $297

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Charlottesville to New Orleans, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $297 to $572 for a bus ticket from Charlottesville to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $297 which is on 2025-12-30.

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