What is the travel distance from Oakland to New Orleans?

The distance between Oakland and New Orleans is approximately 3084 km (1912 miles).

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

Buses departing from West Oakland BART Station in Oakland will take you to Union Passenger Terminal in New Orleans.

Bus Oakland to New Orleans from $182 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Oakland to New Orleans on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:35pm	West Oakland BART	2d 21h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:40am	West Oakland BART	2d 3h	12:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35pm	West Oakland BART	2d 18h	12:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:40am	West Oakland BART	2d 6h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland 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 2 days, 6 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $192, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

2d 6hAverage Duration

3083 kmDistance

77kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$192 - $800	Average Duration2d 6h	CO₂ emissions 77kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$345 - $5,321	Average Duration3d 6h	CO₂ emissions 280kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Oakland and New Orleans?

Stops in Oakland

A
West Oakland BART Station
1401-1421 7th St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
B
Emeryville Station
5885 Horton St, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
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C
Oakland Bus Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
D
Greyhound Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612, USA

Stops in New Orleans

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

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,437 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Oakland to New Orleans by bus

What is the travel distance from Oakland to New Orleans?
The distance between Oakland and New Orleans is approximately 3084 km (1912 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Oakland to New Orleans?
Buses departing from West Oakland BART Station in Oakland will take you to Union Passenger Terminal in New Orleans.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-22

$353

11-23

$736

Today

No data

11-25

$723

11-26

No data

11-27

$251

11-28

No data

11-29

$438

The cheapest trip from Oakland to New Orleans was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $251

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

You can expect to pay from $251 to $2,039 for a bus ticket from Oakland to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $251 which is on 2025-11-27.