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

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to New Orleans start at R 1 981. The average price for this route is around R 2 914. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average bus journey time from Philadelphia to New Orleans is 1d 13h, covering a distance of 1752 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 4h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to New Orleans route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 27 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to New Orleans at 02:00. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.

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

A bus trip from Philadelphia to New Orleans produces an estimated 44 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 Philadelphia to New Orleans?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87435 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

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

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 Philadelphia to New Orleans?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Philadelphia to New Orleans from R 2 466 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to New Orleans on 23 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 8h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 4h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 10h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 20h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 11h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to New Orleans on 24 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:20	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	2d 4h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 4h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 10h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 20h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 8h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to New Orleans on 25 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 11h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 4h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 8h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 10h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 20h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to New Orleans on 26 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 11h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 4h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 8h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 10h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 20h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to New Orleans on 27 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 11h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 4h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 8h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 10h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 20h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to New Orleans on 28 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 11h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 4h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 8h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 10h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 20h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to New Orleans on 29 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 20h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 4h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 8h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 10h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 7h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:34 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia 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 1 day, 13 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 981, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

27bus per day

1d 13hAverage duration

1752 kmDistance

44kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 981 - R 6 811	Average duration1d 13h	CO₂ emissions 44kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 928 - R 31 964	Average duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 159kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and New Orleans?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, 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

3.5/587 445 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511 695 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 Philadelphia, PA to New Orleans 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 Philadelphia to New Orleans?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to New Orleans start at R 1 981. The average price for this route is around R 2 914. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Philadelphia to New Orleans?
The average bus journey time from Philadelphia to New Orleans is 1d 13h, covering a distance of 1752 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 4h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to New Orleans route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 27 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to New Orleans?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to New Orleans at 02:00. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to New Orleans?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to New Orleans produces an estimated 44 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 Philadelphia to New Orleans?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87435 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to New Orleans?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia to New Orleans?
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 Philadelphia to New Orleans?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

20/12

R 7 724

21/12

R 7 202

Today

R 4 607

23/12

R 4 539

24/12

R 3 827

25/12

R 3 759

26/12

R 4 144

27/12

R 4 110

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to New Orleans was searched and found on 25 Dec 2025 with a price of R 3 759

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

You can expect to pay from R 3 759 to R 9 171 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 759, which is on 2025-12-25.