How much is the bus ticket from Pittsburgh to New Orleans?

The cheapest bus tickets from Pittsburgh to New Orleans start from $156. The average price for this route is around $267. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Pittsburgh to New Orleans?

The average bus travel time from Pittsburgh to New Orleans is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 1489 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 8h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Pittsburgh to New Orleans route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Pittsburgh to New Orleans?

The earliest bus departs from Pittsburgh to New Orleans at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pittsburgh to New Orleans?

A bus trip from Pittsburgh to New Orleans generates an estimated 37 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Pittsburgh to New Orleans from $185 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Pittsburgh to New Orleans on December 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:00pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	1d 10h	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:00pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	1d 20h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for Pittsburgh to New Orleans on December 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:00pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	1d 19h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:30am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	1d 8h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:25am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	1d 11h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:40am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	1d 11h	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:00pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	1d 9h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Pittsburgh to New Orleans on December 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	1d 5h	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:25am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	1d 11h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:50am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	1d 8h	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:00pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	1d 9h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:00pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	1d 19h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for Pittsburgh to New Orleans on December 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:00pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	1d 19h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	1d 5h	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:50am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	1d 8h	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:00pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	1d 9h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Pittsburgh to New Orleans on December 31
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	1d 19h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
Bus	1:35am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	1d 8h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	10:50am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	1d 8h	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	1d 9h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Pittsburgh to New Orleans on January 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:50am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	1d 8h	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	1:35am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	1d 8h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:25am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	1d 11h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:00pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	1d 9h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:00pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	1d 19h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for Pittsburgh to New Orleans on January 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	1d 5h	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:25am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	1d 11h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:50am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	1d 8h	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:00pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	1d 9h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:00pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	1d 19h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Pittsburgh 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, 9 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $156, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1d 9hAverage Duration

1489 kmDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$156 - $761	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$233 - $2,496	Average Duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 135kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Pittsburgh and New Orleans?

Stops in Pittsburgh

A
Intermodal Station
55 11th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
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B
Sennott Square
201 S Bouquet St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, 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

3.5/587,456 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87456 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $156

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Pittsburgh 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.

How much is the bus ticket from Pittsburgh to New Orleans?
The cheapest bus tickets from Pittsburgh to New Orleans start from $156. The average price for this route is around $267. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Pittsburgh to New Orleans?
The average bus travel time from Pittsburgh to New Orleans is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 1489 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 8h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Pittsburgh to New Orleans route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Pittsburgh to New Orleans?
The earliest bus departs from Pittsburgh to New Orleans at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pittsburgh to New Orleans?
A bus trip from Pittsburgh to New Orleans generates an estimated 37 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12-25

$442

12-26

$532

Today

$540

12-28

$479

12-29

$316

12-30

$246

12-31

$222

The cheapest trip from Pittsburgh to New Orleans was searched and found on Dec 31, 2025 with a price of $222

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

You can expect to pay from $222 to $626 for a bus ticket from Pittsburgh to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $222 which is on 2025-12-31.