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

The cheapest bus tickets from Richmond to New Orleans start at R 1 616. The average price for this route is around R 2 423. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average bus journey time from Richmond to New Orleans is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 1440 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 22h 15m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Richmond to New Orleans 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 Richmond to New Orleans?

The earliest bus departs from Richmond to New Orleans at 05:45. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.

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

A bus trip from Richmond to New Orleans produces an estimated 36 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 Richmond to New Orleans?

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 5597 reviews.

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

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 Richmond 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 Richmond to New Orleans?

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 Richmond to New Orleans from R 1 876 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Richmond to New Orleans on 1 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	20:45	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 9h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:25	Henrico	22h 10m	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	18:00	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	23h 55m	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:10	Henrico	1d 7h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:10	Henrico	1d 17h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to New Orleans on 3 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	11:30	Main Street Station	1d 10h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
	05:45	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:45	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 6h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	11:30	Main Street Station	1d 10h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Richmond 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, 7 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 616, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

1d 7hAverage duration

1440 kmDistance

36kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 616 - R 6 052	Average duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 36kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 3 307 - R 27 661	Average duration2d 3h	CO₂ emissions 131kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Richmond and New Orleans?

Stops in Richmond

A
Main Street Station
1520 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
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B
Staples Mill Road
Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, Dumbarton, VA 23228, USA
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C
8531 Fordson Rd
8531 Fordson Rd, Henrico, VA 23229, USA
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D
VCU
351 W Canal St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
E
2828 W. Broad St.
2828 W Broad St. Richmond, VA 23230 ( Corner N Sheppard St)
F
Greyhound Station
2910 North Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230

Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55 618 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587 410 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511 488 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Richmond, VA, US 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 Richmond to New Orleans?
The cheapest bus tickets from Richmond to New Orleans start at R 1 616. The average price for this route is around R 2 423. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Richmond to New Orleans?
The average bus journey time from Richmond to New Orleans is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 1440 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 22h 15m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Richmond to New Orleans 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 Richmond to New Orleans?
The earliest bus departs from Richmond to New Orleans at 05:45. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Richmond to New Orleans?
A bus trip from Richmond to New Orleans produces an estimated 36 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 Richmond to New Orleans?
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 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Richmond to New Orleans?
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 Richmond 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 Richmond to New Orleans?
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

29/11

R 4 874

30/11

R 3 876

Today

R 4 348

02/12

R 2 271

03/12

R 2 218

04/12

R 1 876

05/12

R 1 885

06/12

R 2 192

The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to New Orleans was searched and found on 04 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 876

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 876 to R 23 567 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 876, which is on 2025-12-04.

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.