What's the distance between Houston and New Orleans by coach?

The distance between Houston and New Orleans by coach is approximately 317 miles (511 km).

What is the best way to go from Houston to New Orleans without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Houston to New Orleans from £29 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Houston to New Orleans on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:45	Downtown Gray & Smith	6h 35m	20:20	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:20	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	5h 40m	05:00	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	13:05	Houston Bus Station	7h 30m	20:35	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Bus	09:00	Downtown Gray & Smith	6h 20m	15:20	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Bus	14:10	Downtown Gray & Smith	6h 35m	20:45	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Houston to New Orleans on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:20	Downtown Gray & Smith	6h 10m	13:30	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:20	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	5h 40m	05:00	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	00:05	Houston Bus Station	7h	07:05	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Bus	09:00	Downtown Gray & Smith	6h 20m	15:20	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Bus	05:00	Houston Bus Station	7h 40m	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Houston to New Orleans on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:45	Downtown Gray & Smith	6h 35m	20:20	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:20	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	5h 40m	05:00	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	00:05	Houston Bus Station	7h	07:05	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:20	Downtown Gray & Smith	6h 10m	13:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Bus	05:00	Houston Bus Station	7h 40m	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Houston to New Orleans on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:50	Downtown Gray & Smith	6h 10m	05:00	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:20	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	5h 40m	05:00	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	00:05	Houston Bus Station	7h	07:05	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:20	Downtown Gray & Smith	6h 10m	13:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Bus	05:00	Houston Bus Station	7h 40m	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Houston to New Orleans on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:50	Downtown Gray & Smith	6h 10m	05:00	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:20	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	5h 40m	05:00	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	00:05	Houston Bus Station	7h	07:05	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:20	Downtown Gray & Smith	6h 10m	13:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Bus	05:00	Houston Bus Station	7h 40m	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Houston to New Orleans on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:50	Downtown Gray & Smith	6h 10m	05:00	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:20	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	5h 40m	05:00	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	00:05	Houston Bus Station	7h	07:05	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:20	Downtown Gray & Smith	6h 10m	13:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Bus	05:00	Houston Bus Station	7h 40m	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Houston to New Orleans on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:05	Houston Bus Station	7h 30m	20:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	09:00	Downtown Gray & Smith	6h 20m	15:20	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	00:05	Houston Bus Station	7h	07:05	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Bus	08:40	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	6h 40m	15:20	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Bus	05:00	Houston Bus Station	7h 40m	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Houston 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 6 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just £33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

6h 35mAverage duration

317 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£33 - £93	Average duration6h 35m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£38 - £63	Average duration9h 30m	CO₂ emissions 46kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Houston and New Orleans?

Stops in Houston

A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA
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B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
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C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
D
Harrisburg Senda Station
7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
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E
Clay St & Louisiana St
600-698 Clay St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
F
Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr
820 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77002, USA

Stops in New Orleans

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

FlixBus

3.5/511,446 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the cleanliness of the bus and praising the driver's safe driving skills. Additionally, they appreciated how helpful and welcoming the driver was during their journey. These aspects contributed to a pleasant travel experience overall.

FlixBus Houston New Orleans recent customer reviews

The bus was very clean!!! The driver was safe with driving. We arrived at the time we was supposed to. I hope I have the same driver on my return.

Dominique E.

20 September 2025

I didn’t enjoy anything it was worst bus trip. Roaches in bus and the driver was 2 hours late for us to leave , he was screaming at everyone

Ceslie F.

22 July 2024

The driver was very helpful and welcoming

Patrese Q.

31 July 2025

Greyhound

3.5/587,396 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Users appreciated the spaciousness and speed offered for the price, highlighting these as positive aspects of their experience. However, there were some concerns about the air conditioning being too cold during travel and a delay in arrival time compared to what was initially expected.

Greyhound Houston New Orleans recent customer reviews

Hey team, would love to discuss an incident last night at Houston station whilst trying to board a bus to New Orleans. I was refused boarding and then one of your representatives physically assaulted me by pushing me. So not cool! I had to be in NOLA this morning so had to catch an uber. I'm seeking compensation for this. Please let me know how I can proceed

Daniel B.

2 March 2020

I loved the bus ride. We left on time. Made both stops on a timely schedule and arrived 30 minutes early.

Terry S.

27 June 2019

I love it! The charger ports are very convenient although they’re not on every single row of seats.

Marilyn N.

25 March 2018

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

What's the distance between Houston and New Orleans by coach?
The distance between Houston and New Orleans by coach is approximately 317 miles (511 km).
What is the best way to go from Houston to New Orleans without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£59

25/11

£85

Today

£66

27/11

£50

28/11

£47

29/11

£49

30/11

£50

01/12

£43

The cheapest trip from Houston, US to New Orleans was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £43

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

You can expect to pay from £43 to £121 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £43, which is on 2025-12-01.

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.