What's the distance between New Orleans and St. Louis by coach?

The distance between New Orleans and St. Louis by coach is approximately 599 miles (966 km).

How can I travel from New Orleans to St. Louis avoiding air travel?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on 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 New Orleans to St. Louis from £52 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from New Orleans to St. Louis on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:15	New Orleans Bus Station	16h 30m	15:45	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	13:00	New Orleans Bus Station	20h 10m	09:10	Gateway Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 18:24 CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from New Orleans to St. Louis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 16 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

16h 30mAverage duration

599 milesDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£56 - £213	Average duration16h 30m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£115 - £793	Average duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 88kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and St. Louis?

Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Stops in St. Louis

A
Gateway Station
430 S 15th St, St Louis, MO 63103
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,401 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from New Orleans to St. Louis

What's the distance between New Orleans and St. Louis by coach?
The distance between New Orleans and St. Louis by coach is approximately 599 miles (966 km).
How can I travel from New Orleans to St. Louis avoiding air travel?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on 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

25/11

No data

26/11

£106

Today

£72

28/11

£63

29/11

No data

30/11

£113

01/12

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The cheapest trip from New Orleans to St. Louis was searched and found on 28 Nov 2025 with a price of £63

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

You can expect to pay from £63 to £179 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £63, which is on 2025-11-28.