How far is New Orleans from Los Angeles?

The distance between New Orleans and Los Angeles is around 2690 km (1668 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Union Passenger Terminal, in New Orleans, and end it at UCLA, in Los Angeles.

Bus New Orleans to Los Angeles from $209 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New Orleans to Los Angeles on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 7h	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 17h	9:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 22h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Los Angeles on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 19h	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 17h	9:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 18h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 1h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 22h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Los Angeles on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:50am	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 10h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 17h	9:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 18h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 1h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 22h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Los Angeles on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 19h	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 17h	9:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 18h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 22h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	6:55am	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	2d	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Los Angeles on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 17h	9:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 18h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 22h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	6:55am	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	2d	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:55am	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	2d 10h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 days, 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $203, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

2d Average Duration

2668 kmDistance

67kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$203 - $700	Average Duration2d	CO₂ emissions 67kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$214 - $4,981	Average Duration2d 20h	CO₂ emissions 244kg CO₂e

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

Stops in New Orleans

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,396 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87396 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $203

Greyhound New Orleans Los Angeles recent customer reviews

We were constantly delayed due to simple things that could have been avoided. Not going greyhound anymore.

Leon B.

October 4, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511,447 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

How far is New Orleans from Los Angeles?
The distance between New Orleans and Los Angeles is around 2690 km (1668 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from New Orleans to Los Angeles?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Union Passenger Terminal, in New Orleans, and end it at UCLA, in Los Angeles.

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

$352

11-25

$281

Today

$359

11-27

$314

11-28

No data

11-29

$348

11-30

$348

12-01

$356

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $281

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 Los Angeles, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $281 to $691 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $314 which is on 2025-11-27.