How much is the bus ticket from New Orleans to Philadelphia?

The cheapest bus tickets from New Orleans to Philadelphia start from $168. The average price for this route is around $255. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from New Orleans to Philadelphia?

The average bus travel time from New Orleans to Philadelphia is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 1762 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the New Orleans to Philadelphia route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 29 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New Orleans to Philadelphia?

The earliest bus departs from New Orleans to Philadelphia at 5:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:15pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New Orleans to Philadelphia?

A bus trip from New Orleans to Philadelphia generates an estimated 44 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from New Orleans to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New Orleans to Philadelphia?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from New Orleans to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak , with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New Orleans to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus New Orleans to Philadelphia from $188 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New Orleans to Philadelphia on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 11h	11:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 14h	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 18h	7:05pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 19h	7:35pm	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 20h	8:35pm	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Philadelphia on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 4h	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 5h	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 14h	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 10h	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 6h	1:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Philadelphia on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 14h	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 5h	3:35am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	Bus	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 5h	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 6h	1:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 10h	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $168, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

29bus per day

1d 11hAverage Duration

1762 kmDistance

44kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$168 - $602	Average Duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 44kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$246 - $2,265	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 159kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and Philadelphia?

Stops in New Orleans

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

A
Philadelphia Airport
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B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,403 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,608 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 New Orleans to Philadelphia, PA by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from New Orleans to Philadelphia?
The cheapest bus tickets from New Orleans to Philadelphia start from $168. The average price for this route is around $255. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from New Orleans to Philadelphia?
The average bus travel time from New Orleans to Philadelphia is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 1762 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the New Orleans to Philadelphia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 29 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New Orleans to Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from New Orleans to Philadelphia at 5:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New Orleans to Philadelphia?
A bus trip from New Orleans to Philadelphia generates an estimated 44 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from New Orleans to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New Orleans to Philadelphia?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from New Orleans to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New Orleans to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-25

$441

11-26

$405

Today

$333

11-28

$530

11-29

$346

11-30

$350

12-01

$270

12-02

$245

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $245

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 Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $245 to $663 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $245 which is on 2025-12-02.