Bus from New York City to New Orleans: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to New Orleans on November 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
GW Bridge
New Orleans Bus StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
New York Port Authority
New Orleans Bus StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
New York Port Authority
New Orleans Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
New York Port Authority
New Orleans Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
New York Port Authority
New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline DrNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to New Orleans

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 1 day, 15 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $143, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

41bus per day
1d 15hAverage Duration
1894 kmDistance
47kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$143 - $667Average Duration1d 15h
47kg CO₂e
Average Price$247 - $2,335Average Duration1d 9h
171kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to New Orleans by bus

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from New York City to New Orleans?

    The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to New Orleans start from $143. The average price for this route is around $216. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from New York City to New Orleans?

    The average bus travel time from New York City to New Orleans is 1d 15h, covering a distance of 1894 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 6h and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the New York City to New Orleans route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 41 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New York City to New Orleans?

    The earliest bus departs from New York City to New Orleans at 1:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to New Orleans?

    A bus trip from New York City to New Orleans generates an estimated 47 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from New York City to New Orleans?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to New Orleans?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from New York City to New Orleans?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to New Orleans?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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
11-27
$353
11-28
$466
Today
$554
11-30
$466
12-01
$405
12-02
$293
12-03
$251
12-04
$244
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to New Orleans was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $244

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

You can expect to pay from $244 to $677 for a bus ticket from New York City to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $244 which is on 2025-12-04.

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