How far is New Orleans from Oakland by coach?

The journey from Oakland to New Orleans by coach covers an approximate distance of 1912 miles (3084 km).

Is there a way to reach New Orleans from Oakland 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 also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Oakland to New Orleans from £98 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Oakland to New Orleans on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	16:35	West Oakland BART	2d 21h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	16:35	West Oakland BART	2d 18h	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:41 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Oakland 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 2 days, 6 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £104, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

2d 6hAverage duration

1903 milesDistance

77kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£104 - £433	Average duration2d 6h	CO₂ emissions 77kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£187 - £2,875	Average duration3d 6h	CO₂ emissions 281kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Oakland and New Orleans?

Stops in Oakland

A
Emeryville Station
5885 Horton St, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
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B
West Oakland BART Station
1401-1421 7th St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
C
Oakland Bus Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
D
Greyhound Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612, 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

3.5/587,394 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,440 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Oakland to New Orleans

How far is New Orleans from Oakland by coach?
The journey from Oakland to New Orleans by coach covers an approximate distance of 1912 miles (3084 km).
Is there a way to reach New Orleans from Oakland 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 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

23/11

£398

24/11

No data

Today

£391

26/11

No data

27/11

£136

28/11

No data

29/11

£237

30/11

No data

The cheapest trip from Oakland to New Orleans was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £136

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

You can expect to pay from £136 to £1,102 for a bus ticket from Oakland to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £136, which is on 2025-11-27.