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

The bus ticket price from Philadelphia to New Orleans starts at R 1 723. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to New Orleans?

The average travel time between Philadelphia and New Orleans is around 1d 13h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 4h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1754 km that separates the two cities.

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

The number of buses from Philadelphia to New Orleans can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 26 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Philadelphia to New Orleans by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

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

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

Buses travelling between Philadelphia and New Orleans leave from Philadelphia Airport or Independence Travel Center and arrive at Union Passenger Terminal.

Bus Philadelphia to New Orleans from R 2 338 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to New Orleans on 4 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	20:00	Schuylkill & Walnut	1d 10h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	23:15	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 7h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	23:15	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 17h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 8h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	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 5 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 11h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	03:10	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 6h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	23:15	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 7h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 12h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	23:15	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 17h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to New Orleans on 6 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 11h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	03:10	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 6h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 8h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	23:15	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 7h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	23:15	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 17h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to New Orleans on 7 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:15	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 7h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 4h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 8h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	23:15	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 17h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 7h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to New Orleans on 8 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 4h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 8h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	23:15	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 7h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	23:15	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 17h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 7h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to New Orleans on 9 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	20:00	Schuylkill & Walnut	1d 20h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 4h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 8h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	23:15	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 7h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	23:15	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 17h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to New Orleans on 10 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:15	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 17h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 4h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 8h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	23:15	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 7h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 7h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

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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 1 723, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

26bus per day

1d 13hAverage duration

1755 kmDistance

44kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 1 723 - R 6 596	Average duration1d 13h	CO₂ emissions 44kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 3 063 - R 33 438	Average duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 159kg CO₂e

Bus Philadelphia, PA to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceR 2 681

Average bus trip duration1d 13h

Number of daily buses26

Earliest bus departure02:45

Distance1754 km

Latest bus departure23:15

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 350 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511 187 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

Philadelphia to New Orleans Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and New Orleans?

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Stops in New Orleans

A - Union Passenger Terminal

Frequently asked questions on the trip Philadelphia, PA - New Orleans

How much does a bus ticket from Philadelphia to New Orleans cost?
The bus ticket price from Philadelphia to New Orleans starts at R 1 723. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to New Orleans?
The average travel time between Philadelphia and New Orleans is around 1d 13h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 4h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1754 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Philadelphia and New Orleans?
The number of buses from Philadelphia to New Orleans can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 26 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Philadelphia to New Orleans by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Philadelphia to New Orleans?
When taking the bus from Philadelphia to New Orleans, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to New Orleans?
Buses travelling between Philadelphia and New Orleans leave from Philadelphia Airport or Independence Travel Center 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

02/11

R 4 479

03/11

R 4 147

Today

R 4 049

05/11

R 3 762

06/11

R 3 440

07/11

R 2 750

08/11

R 3 843

09/11

R 2 633

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to New Orleans was searched and found on 09 Nov 2025 with a price of R 2 633

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 2 633 to R 5 267 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 2 633, which is on 2025-11-09.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Philadelphia to New Orleans, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Philadelphia to New Orleans.

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Did you know?

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

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia, PA to New Orleans?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time1d 13h	Avg priceR 2 681	Daily departures26
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1d 6h	Avg priceR 3 063	Daily departures1

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