What is the distance between San Antonio and New Orleans?

It's about 817 km (506 miles) from San Antonio to New Orleans.

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

Buses departing from San Antonio Bus Station in San Antonio will take you to Union Passenger Terminal in New Orleans.

Bus San Antonio to New Orleans from $61 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Antonio to New Orleans on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00am	San Antonio Bus Station	10h 20m	8:20pm	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:40pm	San Antonio Bus Station	16h 20m	5:00am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:00pm	San Antonio Bus Station	12h 5m	7:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for San Antonio to New Orleans on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00am	San Antonio Bus Station	10h 20m	8:20pm	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	1:05am	San Antonio Bus Station	11h 35m	12:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:40pm	San Antonio Bus Station	16h 20m	5:00am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	17h 40m	7:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:00pm	San Antonio Bus Station	12h 5m	7:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Antonio 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 14 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $70, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

14h 50mAverage Duration

815 kmDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$70 - $238	Average Duration14h 50m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$99 - $209	Average Duration15h 15m	CO₂ emissions 74kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Antonio and New Orleans?

Stops in San Antonio

A
San Antonio Bus Station
500 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA
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B
Tornado I-35
7914 Interstate 35 Access Rd, San Antonio, TX 78224, USA
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C
San Antonio, TX
165 Bowie St, San Antonio, 78205
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D
4407 S PanAm Expy #101
4407 S PanAm Expy #101, San Antonio, TX 78225, USA
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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

Based on 87393 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 $71

Greyhound San Antonio New Orleans recent customer reviews

The bus was cancelled, but the staff were inadequate in providing updates to passengers as to future travel arrangements. The bus was also dirty and had mould on the ceiling and leaked when it was raining

Kayne A.

June 22, 2017

I was supposed to leave San Antonio at 8am Sunday and get to New Orleans at 8pm Sunday but there was a 3 hour delay in San Antonio and a 10 hour layover in Houston i wont be getting to New Orleans till 7am Monday worst bus ride ever

Tina J.

January 9, 2017

Buen servicio

Jorge Armando G.

February 11, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,422 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi2.3

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Antonio, US to New Orleans by bus

What is the distance between San Antonio and New Orleans?
It's about 817 km (506 miles) from San Antonio to New Orleans.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Antonio to New Orleans?
Buses departing from San Antonio Bus Station in San Antonio 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

$196

11-23

$184

Today

$141

11-25

$94

11-26

$128

11-27

$136

11-28

$94

11-29

$84

The cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to New Orleans was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $84

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

You can expect to pay from $84 to $226 for a bus ticket from San Antonio, US to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $84 which is on 2025-11-29.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.