What's the distance between San Antonio and New Orleans by coach?

The journey from San Antonio to New Orleans by coach covers an approximate distance of 506 miles (817 km).

What is the best way to go from San Antonio to New Orleans without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus San Antonio to New Orleans from £33 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from San Antonio 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
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:00	San Antonio Bus Station	12h 5m	07:05	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from San Antonio to New Orleans on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00	San Antonio Bus Station	10h 20m	20:20	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	01:05	San Antonio Bus Station	11h 35m	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:40	San Antonio Bus Station	16h 20m	05:00	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:00	San Antonio Bus Station	12h 5m	07:05	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	01:05	San Antonio Bus Station	14h 50m	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures from San Antonio to New Orleans on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00	San Antonio Bus Station	10h 20m	20:20	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	01:05	San Antonio Bus Station	11h 35m	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:40	San Antonio Bus Station	16h 20m	05:00	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	01:30	San Antonio Bus Station	17h 40m	19:10	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:00	San Antonio Bus Station	12h 5m	07:05	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Antonio 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 14 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

14h 50mAverage duration

495 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£38 - £130	Average duration14h 50m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£54 - £113	Average duration15h 15m	CO₂ emissions 74kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Antonio and New Orleans?

Stops in San Antonio

A
San Antonio Bus Station
500 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA
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B
Tornado I-35
7914 Interstate 35 Access Rd, San Antonio, TX 78224, USA
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C
San Antonio, TX
165 Bowie St, San Antonio, 78205
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D
4407 S PanAm Expy #101
4407 S PanAm Expy #101, San Antonio, TX 78225, USA
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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

Based on 87394 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 £50

Greyhound San Antonio New Orleans recent customer reviews

The bus was cancelled, but the staff were inadequate in providing updates to passengers as to future travel arrangements. The bus was also dirty and had mould on the ceiling and leaked when it was raining

Kayne A.

22 June 2017

I was supposed to leave San Antonio at 8am Sunday and get to New Orleans at 8pm Sunday but there was a 3 hour delay in San Antonio and a 10 hour layover in Houston i wont be getting to New Orleans till 7am Monday worst bus ride ever

Tina J.

9 January 2017

Buen servicio

Jorge Armando G.

11 February 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,440 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

WiFi2.3

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from San Antonio, US to New Orleans

What's the distance between San Antonio and New Orleans by coach?
The journey from San Antonio to New Orleans by coach covers an approximate distance of 506 miles (817 km).
What is the best way to go from San Antonio to New Orleans without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching 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

£100

24/11

£76

Today

£81

26/11

£106

27/11

£67

28/11

£51

29/11

£46

30/11

£84

The cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to New Orleans was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £46

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

You can expect to pay from £46 to £215 for a bus ticket from San Antonio, US to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £46, which is on 2025-11-29.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.