What is the travel distance from New Orleans to Charlotte?

It's about 1046 km (649 miles) from New Orleans to Charlotte.

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Union Passenger Terminal, in New Orleans, and end it at Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company, in Charlotte.

Bus New Orleans to Charlotte from $144 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New Orleans to Charlotte on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	18h 50m	1:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	14h 40m	12:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	17h 5m	2:10am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	23h 35m	11:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	15h	5:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Charlotte on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	17h 5m	2:10am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	14h 40m	12:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	15h	5:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	23h 35m	11:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	23h 20m	11:35pm	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 6:28 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Charlotte

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 18 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $99, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

18h 50mAverage Duration

1045 kmDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$99 - $339	Average Duration18h 50m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$208 - $938	Average Duration18h 56m	CO₂ emissions 95kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and Charlotte?

Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Stops in Charlotte

A
Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company
4705 N. Tryon S, Charlotte, NC, USA
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B
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
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C
Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station
601 W Trade St , Charlotte, NC 28202
D
Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop
4335 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28213
E
4127 Glenwood Dr
4127 Glenwood Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208 (Exxon Gas Station)

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from New Orleans to Charlotte, NC by bus

What is the travel distance from New Orleans to Charlotte?
It's about 1046 km (649 miles) from New Orleans to Charlotte.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from New Orleans to Charlotte?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Union Passenger Terminal, in New Orleans, and end it at Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company, in Charlotte.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-24

$287

11-25

$311

Today

$334

11-27

$234

11-28

$211

11-29

$247

11-30

$307

12-01

$232

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $211

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

You can expect to pay from $211 to $378 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Charlotte, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $211 which is on 2025-11-28.