How far is New Orleans from St. Louis?

The distance covered from New Orleans to St. Louis is 966 km (599 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from New Orleans to St. Louis?

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

Bus New Orleans to St. Louis from $96 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New Orleans to St. Louis on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	16h 30m	3:45pm	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for New Orleans to St. Louis on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	14h 40m	11:00pm	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	20h 10m	9:10am	Gateway Station	No tags
	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	16h 30m	3:45pm	Gateway Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:51 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to St. Louis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 16 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $103, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

16h 30mAverage Duration

966 kmDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$103 - $396	Average Duration16h 30m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$214 - $1,476	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 88kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and St. Louis?

Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Stops in St. Louis

A
Gateway Station
430 S 15th St, St Louis, MO 63103
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,451 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from New Orleans to St. Louis by bus

How far is New Orleans from St. Louis?
The distance covered from New Orleans to St. Louis is 966 km (599 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from New Orleans to St. Louis?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Union Passenger Terminal, in New Orleans, and end it at Gateway Station, in St. Louis.

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

$169

11-25

No data

Today

$196

11-27

$133

11-28

$117

11-29

No data

11-30

$209

12-01

No data

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to St. Louis was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $117

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 St. Louis, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $117 to $332 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $117 which is on 2025-11-28.