How much is the bus ticket from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

The cheapest bus tickets from Los Angeles to New Orleans start from $134. The average price for this route is around $227. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

The average bus trip duration from Los Angeles to New Orleans is 1d 21h, covering a distance of 1665 miles (2686 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 15h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Los Angeles to New Orleans route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Los Angeles to New Orleans at 12:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

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

A bus trip from Los Angeles to New Orleans generates an estimated 67 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Los Angeles 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 87387 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Los Angeles 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 has the most timely service from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to New Orleans from $131 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to New Orleans on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 22h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
	Bus	5:40pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	12:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	7:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 19h	12:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:40pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to New Orleans on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 22h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
	Bus	5:40pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	12:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	5:40pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	1d 19h	7:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit + FlixBus	Bus	4:55pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 1h	8:45pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to New Orleans

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 1 day, 21 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $134, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

1d 21hAverage Duration

1665 milesDistance

67kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$134 - $514	Average Duration1d 21h	CO₂ emissions 67kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$175 - $2,164	Average Duration2d 20h	CO₂ emissions 244kg CO₂e

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

Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, 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

3.5/587,404 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Los Angeles New Orleans recent customer reviews

The worse experience ever

Brieone D.

July 31, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,466 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Los Angeles to New Orleans?
The cheapest bus tickets from Los Angeles to New Orleans start from $134. The average price for this route is around $227. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Los Angeles to New Orleans?
The average bus trip duration from Los Angeles to New Orleans is 1d 21h, covering a distance of 1665 miles (2686 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 15h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Los Angeles to New Orleans route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Los Angeles to New Orleans?
The earliest bus departs from Los Angeles to New Orleans at 12:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Los Angeles to New Orleans?
A bus trip from Los Angeles to New Orleans generates an estimated 67 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Los Angeles 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 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Los Angeles 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 has the most timely service from Los Angeles to New Orleans?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Los Angeles 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

11/26

$271

11/27

$283

Today

$284

11/29

$172

11/30

No data

12/01

$241

12/02

$213

12/03

$215

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to New Orleans was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $172

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

You can expect to pay from $172 to $370 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $172 which is on 2025-11-29.