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

The bus ticket price from New Orleans to Los Angeles starts at R 2 452. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from New Orleans to Los Angeles 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 New Orleans to Los Angeles?

The average travel time between New Orleans and Los Angeles is around 2d 1h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 16h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2690 km that separates the two cities.

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

The number of buses from New Orleans to Los Angeles 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 New Orleans to Los Angeles by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from New Orleans to Los Angeles?

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

Bus New Orleans to Los Angeles from R 2 546 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from New Orleans to Los Angeles on 20 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	06:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 19h	00:05	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	18:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 17h	09:10	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	06:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 18h	22:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:00	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 1h	22:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 22h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Los Angeles on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:00	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 1h	22:30	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	18:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 17h	09:10	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	06:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 18h	22:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 22h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	06:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	2d	05:10	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Los Angeles on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	08:50	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 10h	16:50	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	18:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 17h	09:10	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	06:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 18h	22:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:00	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 1h	22:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 22h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Los Angeles on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	06:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	2d	05:10	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	18:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 17h	09:10	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	06:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 18h	22:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 22h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	2d 10h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New Orleans to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 days, 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 452, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

2d 1hAverage duration

2699 kmDistance

67kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 2 452 - R 7 703	Average duration2d 1h	CO₂ emissions 67kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 612 - R 60 863	Average duration2d 20h	CO₂ emissions 244kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87382 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 R 2 452

Greyhound New Orleans Los Angeles recent customer reviews

We were constantly delayed due to simple things that could have been avoided. Not going greyhound anymore.

Leon B.

4 October 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511 380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and Los Angeles?

Stops in New Orleans

A - Union Passenger Terminal

Stops in Los Angeles

A - UCLA

B - Ramirez Street bus stop

C - 613 Maple Ave

D - Los Angeles International Airport

E - Downtown Westin Bonaventure

F - LAX Airport Holiday Inn

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New Orleans to Los Angeles, US by bus

How much does a bus ticket from New Orleans to Los Angeles cost?
The bus ticket price from New Orleans to Los Angeles starts at R 2 452. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from New Orleans to Los Angeles 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 New Orleans to Los Angeles?
The average travel time between New Orleans and Los Angeles is around 2d 1h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 16h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2690 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between New Orleans and Los Angeles?
The number of buses from New Orleans to Los Angeles 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 New Orleans to Los Angeles by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from New Orleans to Los Angeles?
When taking the bus from New Orleans to Los Angeles, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

17/11

R 6 493

18/11

R 4 343

Today

R 4 193

20/11

R 4 097

21/11

R 3 357

22/11

R 3 621

23/11

No data

24/11

R 4 123

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on 21 Nov 2025 with a price of R 3 357

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 Los Angeles, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 3 357 to R 7 612 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 357, which is on 2025-11-21.