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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | New Orleans Bus Station | Gateway Station | CheapestFastest | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | New Orleans Bus Station | Gateway Station | No tags |
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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.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from New Orleans to St. Louis
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How much is the bus ticket from New Orleans to St. Louis?
The cheapest coach tickets from New Orleans to St. Louis start from £56. The average price for this route is around £99. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from New Orleans to St. Louis?
The average bus journey time from New Orleans to St. Louis is 16h 30m, covering a distance of 599 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 14h 40m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the New Orleans to St. Louis route?
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New Orleans to St. Louis?
The earliest bus departs from New Orleans to St. Louis at 08:20. And the latest bus departs at 23:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New Orleans to St. Louis?
A bus journey from New Orleans to St. Louis produces an estimated 24 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from New Orleans to St. Louis?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from New Orleans to St. Louis?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from New Orleans to St. Louis?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New Orleans to St. Louis?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from New Orleans to St. Louis was searched and found on 28 Nov 2025 with a price of £63To 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 £178 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 £113, which is on 2025-11-30.
What's the cheapest way to go from New Orleans to St. Louis?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
