What is the distance between Los Angeles and New Orleans?

It's about 2690 km (1668 miles) from Los Angeles to New Orleans.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

Buses departing from UCLA in Los Angeles will take you to Union Passenger Terminal in New Orleans.

Bus Los Angeles to New Orleans from $190 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to New Orleans on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 22h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
	Bus	5:40pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	12:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 18h	8:20pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:40pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 19h	12:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to New Orleans on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 22h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
	Bus	5:40pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	12:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	7:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	1d 19h	7:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:40pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to New Orleans on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 19h	12:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:40pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	12:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	7:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	1d 19h	7:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:40pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to New Orleans on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 22h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
	Bus	5:40pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	12:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 19h	7:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	7:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:40pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to New Orleans on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 22h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
	Bus	5:40pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	12:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	7:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	1d 19h	7:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:40pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles 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 1 day, 21 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $193, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

1d 21hAverage Duration

2682 kmDistance

67kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$193 - $743	Average Duration1d 21h	CO₂ emissions 67kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$252 - $3,129	Average Duration2d 20h	CO₂ emissions 244kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and New Orleans?

Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,424 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Los Angeles, US to New Orleans by bus

What is the distance between Los Angeles and New Orleans?
It's about 2690 km (1668 miles) from Los Angeles to New Orleans.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Los Angeles to New Orleans?
Buses departing from UCLA in Los Angeles will take you to Union Passenger Terminal in New Orleans.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-22

$443

11-23

$409

Today

$436

11-25

$471

11-26

$433

11-27

$348

11-28

$375

11-29

$249

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to New Orleans was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $249

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

You can expect to pay from $249 to $555 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $249 which is on 2025-11-29.