Bus Tickets from Oakland to New Orleans

Next bus departures

Next departures for Oakland to New Orleans on November 25
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
West Oakland BART
New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline DrCheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
West Oakland BART
New Orleans Bus StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
West Oakland BART
New Orleans Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
West Oakland BART
New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline DrNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:41 AM PST.

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$192 - $800Average Duration2d 6h
77kg CO₂e
Average Price$345 - $5,321Average Duration3d 6h
280kg CO₂e

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

  1. What is the travel distance from Oakland to New Orleans?

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

  2. 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
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11-25
$723
11-26
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11-27
$251
11-28
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11-29
$438
busbud logoThe 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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Oakland to New Orleans?

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