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

The journey from Los Angeles to New Orleans by coach covers an approximate distance of 1668 miles (2690 km).

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

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Los Angeles to New Orleans from £103 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Los Angeles to New Orleans on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:05	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 22h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
	Bus	17:40	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	23:30	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 18h	20:20	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	17:40	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:05	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 19h	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to New Orleans on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:05	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 22h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
	Bus	17:40	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	23:30	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	19:10	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:35	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	1d 19h	07:05	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	17:40	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to New Orleans on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:05	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 19h	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	17:40	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	23:30	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	19:10	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:35	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	1d 19h	07:05	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	17:40	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to New Orleans on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:05	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 22h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
	Bus	17:40	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:45	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 19h	07:05	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	23:30	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	19:10	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	17:40	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to New Orleans on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:05	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 22h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
	Bus	17:40	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	23:30	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	19:10	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:35	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	1d 19h	07:05	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	17:40	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Los Angeles 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, 21 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £105, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

1d 21hAverage duration

1663 milesDistance

67kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£105 - £402	Average duration1d 21h	CO₂ emissions 67kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£137 - £1,694	Average duration2d 20h	CO₂ emissions 244kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and New Orleans?

Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, 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

FlixBus

3.5/511,424 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

What's the distance between Los Angeles and New Orleans by coach?
The journey from Los Angeles to New Orleans by coach covers an approximate distance of 1668 miles (2690 km).
What is the best way to go from Los Angeles to New Orleans without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. 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

22/11

£240

23/11

£222

Today

£237

25/11

£255

26/11

£235

27/11

£188

28/11

£203

29/11

£135

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to New Orleans was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £135

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

You can expect to pay from £135 to £301 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £135, which is on 2025-11-29.