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

The distance between New York City and New Orleans by coach is approximately 1168 miles (1883 km).

How can I travel from New York City to New Orleans avoiding air travel?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on 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 also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus New York City to New Orleans from £93 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from New York City 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	23:59	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 9h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 17h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 8h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 18h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures from New York City 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	17:00	New York (Hudson Yards)	1d 13h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:50	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	1d 9h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 17h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures from New York City to New Orleans on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:50	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	1d 9h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 17h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	02:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 7h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to New Orleans on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:50	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	1d 9h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 17h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	02:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 7h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to New Orleans on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:30	New York (Hudson Yards)	1d 21h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:50	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	1d 9h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 17h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures from New York City to New Orleans on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:00	New York (Hudson Yards)	1d 11h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:50	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	1d 9h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 17h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures from New York City to New Orleans on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:59	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 17h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	01:05	New York Port Authority	1d 8h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	01:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 8h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	02:50	New York Port Authority	1d 15h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City 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, 15 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just £77, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

41bus per day

1d 15hAverage duration

1175 milesDistance

47kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£77 - £361	Average duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 47kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£134 - £1,262	Average duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 171kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New York City and New Orleans?

Stops in New York City

A
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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B
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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C
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, 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

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87397 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £77

Greyhound Lines, Inc. New York City New Orleans recent customer reviews

Very bad, bus in and the other one with trouble

Olivier P.

1 November 2024

very bad, was late by over 12 hours

Ruby F.

5 November 2019

Will recommend to others.

Francisco H.

25 April 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511,451 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from New York City to New Orleans

What's the distance between New York City and New Orleans by coach?
The distance between New York City and New Orleans by coach is approximately 1168 miles (1883 km).
How can I travel from New York City to New Orleans avoiding air travel?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on 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 also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

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

£265

25/11

£329

Today

£277

27/11

£187

28/11

£217

29/11

£259

30/11

£202

01/12

£174

The cheapest trip from New York City to New Orleans was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £174

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

You can expect to pay from £174 to £402 for a bus ticket from New York City to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £174, which is on 2025-12-01.