What is the distance between Meridian and New Orleans?

The distance between Meridian and New Orleans is around 295 km (183 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Union Station, in Meridian, and end it at Union Passenger Terminal, in New Orleans.

Bus Meridian to New Orleans from $27 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Meridian to New Orleans on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:10am	Meridian Bus Station	3h 35m	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Meridian to New Orleans on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:10am	Meridian Bus Station	3h 35m	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Meridian to New Orleans on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:10am	Meridian Bus Station	3h 35m	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Meridian to New Orleans on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:10am	Meridian Bus Station	3h 35m	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Meridian to New Orleans on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:10am	Meridian Bus Station	3h 35m	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Meridian to New Orleans on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:10am	Meridian Bus Station	3h 35m	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:41 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Meridian 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 3 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

3h 35mAverage Duration

300 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$34 - $151	Average Duration3h 35m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$52 - $65	Average Duration4h 53m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Meridian and New Orleans?

Stops in Meridian

A
Union Station
1901 Front St, Meridian, MS 39301, USA
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Stops in New Orleans

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

FlixBus

3.5/511,439 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

What is the distance between Meridian and New Orleans?
The distance between Meridian and New Orleans is around 295 km (183 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Meridian to New Orleans?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Union Station, in Meridian, and end it at 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

$42

11-23

$44

Today

$41

11-25

$40

11-26

$44

11-27

$47

11-28

$42

11-29

$42

The cheapest trip from Meridian to New Orleans was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $40

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

You can expect to pay from $40 to $47 for a bus ticket from Meridian to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-11-25.