What is the distance between Meridian and New Orleans?

The distance separating Meridian and New Orleans is 183 miles (295 km).

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

Buses traveling from Meridian to New Orleans leave from Union Station and arrive at Union Passenger Terminal.

What are the best sights and things to do in New Orleans?

Once in New Orleans, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Canal Street, St. Louis Cathedral, City Park, Mardi Gras Carnival and New Orleans Streetcars.

Bus Meridian to New Orleans from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Meridian to New Orleans on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:50am	Meridian Bus Station	7h	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Meridian to New Orleans on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:50am	Meridian Bus Station	7h	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Meridian to New Orleans on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:10am	Meridian Bus Station	3h 35m	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Meridian to New Orleans on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:10am	Meridian Bus Station	3h 35m	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Meridian to New Orleans on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:10am	Meridian Bus Station	3h 35m	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Meridian to New Orleans on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:10am	Meridian Bus Station	3h 35m	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:05 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Meridian 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 3 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

3h 35mAverage Duration

186 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $95	Average Duration3h 35m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$36 - $45	Average Duration4h 53m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 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.

Amtrak

4/55,594 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

Where are the popular stops in Meridian and New Orleans?

Stops in Meridian

A - Union Station

Stops in New Orleans

A - Union Passenger Terminal

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Meridian to New Orleans by bus

What is the distance between Meridian and New Orleans?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Meridian to New Orleans?
What are the best sights and things to do in New Orleans?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$23

11/18

$97

Today

$23

11/20

$103

11/21

$92

11/22

$27

11/23

$28

11/24

$27

The cheapest trip from Meridian to New Orleans was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $23

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

You can expect to pay from $23 to $103 for a bus ticket from Meridian to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2025-11-22.