How far is New Orleans from Washington?

The distance between New Orleans and Washington is around 1554 km (964 miles).

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

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

Bus New Orleans to Washington from $177 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for New Orleans to Washington on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 8h	6:15am	Springfield Bus Stop, VA	No tags
	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d	10:55pm	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	8:40am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	12:05pm	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	4:45pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d	10:15pm	Union Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $163, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

1551 kmDistance

39kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$163 - $476	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$244 - $1,524	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 142kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and Washington?

Stops in New Orleans

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

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from New Orleans to Washington, DC, US by bus

How far is New Orleans from Washington?
The distance between New Orleans and Washington is around 1554 km (964 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from New Orleans to Washington?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Union Passenger Terminal, in New Orleans, and end it at Union Station, in Washington.

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

$241

11-25

$218

Today

$196

11-27

$193

11-28

$186

11-29

$254

11-30

$247

12-01

$204

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $186

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 Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $186 to $471 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $186 which is on 2025-11-28.