How much does a bus ticket from Houston to New Orleans cost?

The bus ticket price from Houston to New Orleans starts at US$40. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Houston to New Orleans is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Houston to New Orleans?

The average travel time between Houston and New Orleans is around 6h 35m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 511 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Houston and New Orleans?

The number of buses from Houston to New Orleans can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 12 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Houston to New Orleans by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Houston to New Orleans?

When taking the bus from Houston to New Orleans, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Houston to New Orleans?

Buses travelling between Houston and New Orleans leave from Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway or Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Union Passenger Terminal.

Bus Houston to New Orleans from US$39 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Houston to New Orleans on 2 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		22:50	Downtown Gray & Smith	6h 10m	05:00	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
		23:20	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	5h 40m	05:00	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest

Next departures from Houston to New Orleans on 3 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:50	Downtown Gray & Smith	6h 10m	05:00	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
23:20	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	5h 40m	05:00	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
00:05	Houston Bus Station	7h	07:05	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
07:20	Downtown Gray & Smith	6h 10m	13:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
05:00	Houston Bus Station	7h 40m	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Houston to New Orleans on 4 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:00	Downtown Gray & Smith	6h 20m	15:20	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
00:05	Houston Bus Station	7h	07:05	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
08:40	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	6h 40m	15:20	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
05:00	Houston Bus Station	7h 40m	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
13:05	Houston Bus Station	7h 30m	20:35	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Houston to New Orleans on 5 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:10	Downtown Gray & Smith	6h 35m	20:45	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
23:20	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	5h 40m	05:00	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
00:05	Houston Bus Station	7h	07:05	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
07:20	Downtown Gray & Smith	6h 10m	13:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
05:00	Houston Bus Station	7h 40m	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Houston to New Orleans on 6 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:45	Downtown Gray & Smith	6h 35m	20:20	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
23:20	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	5h 40m	05:00	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
00:05	Houston Bus Station	7h	07:05	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
07:20	Downtown Gray & Smith	6h 10m	13:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
05:00	Houston Bus Station	7h 40m	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Houston to New Orleans on 7 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
00:05	Houston Bus Station	7h	07:05	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
23:20	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	5h 40m	05:00	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
05:00	Houston Bus Station	7h 40m	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
07:20	Downtown Gray & Smith	6h 10m	13:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
13:05	Houston Bus Station	7h 30m	20:35	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Houston to New Orleans on 8 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:05	Houston Bus Station	7h 30m	20:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
23:20	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	5h 40m	05:00	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
00:05	Houston Bus Station	7h	07:05	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
07:20	Downtown Gray & Smith	6h 10m	13:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
05:00	Houston Bus Station	7h 40m	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Houston to New Orleans on 9 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
00:05	Houston Bus Station	7h	07:05	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
23:20	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	5h 40m	05:00	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
05:00	Houston Bus Station	7h 40m	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
07:20	Downtown Gray & Smith	6h 10m	13:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
13:05	Houston Bus Station	7h 30m	20:35	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Houston 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 6 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just US$40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

6h 35mAverage duration

512 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$40 - US$115	Average duration6h 35m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$46 - US$101	Average duration9h 30m	CO₂ emissions 46kg CO₂e

Bus Houston, US to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$49

Average bus trip duration6h 35m

Number of daily buses12

Earliest bus departure00:05

Distance511 km

Latest bus departure23:25

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 159 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the cleanliness of the bus and praising the driver's safe driving skills. Additionally, they appreciated how helpful and welcoming the driver was during their journey. These aspects contributed to a pleasant travel experience overall.

FlixBus Houston New Orleans recent customer reviews

The bus was very clean!!! The driver was safe with driving. We arrived at the time we was supposed to. I hope I have the same driver on my return.

Dominique E.

20 September 2025

I didn’t enjoy anything it was worst bus trip. Roaches in bus and the driver was 2 hours late for us to leave , he was screaming at everyone

Ceslie F.

22 July 2024

The driver was very helpful and welcoming

Patrese Q.

31 July 2025

Greyhound

3.5/587 347 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Users appreciated the spaciousness and speed offered for the price, highlighting these as positive aspects of their experience. However, there were some concerns about the air conditioning being too cold during travel and a delay in arrival time compared to what was initially expected.

Greyhound Houston New Orleans recent customer reviews

Hey team, would love to discuss an incident last night at Houston station whilst trying to board a bus to New Orleans. I was refused boarding and then one of your representatives physically assaulted me by pushing me. So not cool! I had to be in NOLA this morning so had to catch an uber. I'm seeking compensation for this. Please let me know how I can proceed

Daniel B.

2 March 2020

I loved the bus ride. We left on time. Made both stops on a timely schedule and arrived 30 minutes early.

Terry S.

27 June 2019

I love it! The charger ports are very convenient although they’re not on every single row of seats.

Marilyn N.

25 March 2018

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Houston to New Orleans Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Houston and New Orleans?

Stops in Houston

A - Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway

B - Downtown Greyhound Station

C - Harrisburg Greyhound Station

D - Harrisburg Senda Station

E - Clay St & Louisiana St

F - Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr

Stops in New Orleans

A - Union Passenger Terminal

Frequently asked questions on the trip Houston, US - New Orleans

How much does a bus ticket from Houston to New Orleans cost?
The bus ticket price from Houston to New Orleans starts at US$40. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Houston to New Orleans is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Houston to New Orleans?
The average travel time between Houston and New Orleans is around 6h 35m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 511 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Houston and New Orleans?
The number of buses from Houston to New Orleans can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 12 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Houston to New Orleans by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Houston to New Orleans?
When taking the bus from Houston to New Orleans, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Houston to New Orleans?
Buses travelling between Houston and New Orleans leave from Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway or Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Union Passenger Terminal.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

31/10

US$58

01/11

US$55

Today

US$60

03/11

US$49

04/11

US$49

05/11

US$43

06/11

US$41

07/11

US$41

The cheapest trip from Houston, US to New Orleans was searched and found on 06 Nov 2025 with a price of US$41

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

You can expect to pay from US$41 to US$118 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$41, which is on 2025-11-06.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Houston to New Orleans.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Houston to New Orleans, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Houston to New Orleans.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Houston, US to New Orleans?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time6h 35m	Avg priceUS$49	Daily departures12
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time9h 30m	Avg priceUS$57	Daily departures1

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