How much is the bus ticket from New Orleans to Boston?

The cheapest bus tickets from New Orleans to Boston start at R 1 961. The average price for this route is around R 4 326. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from New Orleans to Boston?

The average bus journey time from New Orleans to Boston is 1d 15h, covering a distance of 2196 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 11h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the New Orleans to Boston route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New Orleans to Boston?

The earliest bus departs from New Orleans to Boston at 05:10. And the latest bus departs at 21:10.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New Orleans to Boston?

A bus trip from New Orleans to Boston produces an estimated 55 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from New Orleans to Boston?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5733 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New Orleans to Boston?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from New Orleans to Boston?

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 Boston?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus New Orleans to Boston from R 2 465 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from New Orleans to Boston on 18 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		21:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 13h	11:25	Boston (South Station)	CheapestFastest

Next departures from New Orleans to Boston on 19 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	2d 21h	05:10	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	11:30	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 11h	23:58	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
	09:30	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 13h	00:10	Back Bay Station	No tags
	08:05	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 14h	23:59	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	13:00	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 15h	05:40	Brookline	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Boston on 20 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	2d 21h	05:10	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	11:30	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 11h	23:58	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
	09:30	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 13h	00:10	Back Bay Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	08:05	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 14h	23:50	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	13:00	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 15h	05:10	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Boston on 21 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:00	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 15h	05:10	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	21:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 10h	09:00	Brookline	Fastest
	09:30	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 13h	00:10	Back Bay Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	08:05	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 14h	23:30	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	09:30	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 13h	00:10	Back Bay Station	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Boston on 23 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	21:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 11h	09:25	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	21:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 10h	09:00	Brookline	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	05:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 15h	21:25	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	13:00	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 15h	05:10	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	08:05	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 14h	23:50	Boston (South Station)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New Orleans to Boston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 1 day, 15 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 961, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

1d 15hAverage duration

2196 kmDistance

55kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 961 - R 8 243	Average duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 55kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 3 621 - R 30 031	Average duration1d 14h	CO₂ emissions 199kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and Boston?

Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
Riverside Bus Station
335 Grove St, Auburndale, MA 02466
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D
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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E
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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F
Long Wharf
66 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA
Map

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55 740 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587 509 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/512 090 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New Orleans to Boston, MA, US by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from New Orleans to Boston?
The cheapest bus tickets from New Orleans to Boston start at R 1 961. The average price for this route is around R 4 326. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from New Orleans to Boston?
The average bus journey time from New Orleans to Boston is 1d 15h, covering a distance of 2196 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 11h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the New Orleans to Boston route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New Orleans to Boston?
The earliest bus departs from New Orleans to Boston at 05:10. And the latest bus departs at 21:10.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New Orleans to Boston?
A bus trip from New Orleans to Boston produces an estimated 55 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from New Orleans to Boston?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5733 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New Orleans to Boston?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from New Orleans to Boston?
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 Boston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/01

R 3 749

17/01

R 4 120

Today

R 3 698

19/01

R 5 403

20/01

R 2 533

21/01

R 2 651

22/01

R 2 651

23/01

R 2 634

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on 20 Jan 2026 with a price of R 2 533

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 533 to R 16 938 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 533, which is on 2026-01-20.

Usually Amtrak 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.