What is the distance between Montgomery and New Orleans?

About 279 miles (449 km) separate Montgomery and New Orleans.

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

If you're headed to New Orleans from Montgomery, chances are that your bus will leave from Montgomery, AL and arrive at Union Passenger Terminal. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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 The Cabildo, St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans Streetcars, New Orleans Museum Of Art (NOMA) and City Park.

Bus Montgomery to New Orleans from $36 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Montgomery to New Orleans on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:15am	Montgomery, AL	6h 25m	8:40am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:15am	Montgomery, AL	6h 40m	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Montgomery, AL	6h 30m	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:15am	Montgomery, AL	6h 40m	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Montgomery, AL	6h 30m	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Get from Montgomery to New Orleans

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

6h 30mAverage Duration

279 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Montgomery and New Orleans?

Stops in Montgomery

A
Montgomery, AL
475 Molton St, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
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B
TA Travel Center
980 W South Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36105, USA
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C
Greyhound Station
950 W South Blvd (Starnes Travel Inc.), Montgomery, AL 36105
D
Las Palmas
4028 Troy Hwy, Ste A, Montgomery, AL 36116

Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Greyhound

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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.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Montgomery, AL to New Orleans by bus

What is the distance between Montgomery and New Orleans?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Montgomery 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

11/23

$67

11/24

$61

Today

$54

11/26

$59

11/27

$54

11/28

$54

11/29

$54

11/30

$56

The cheapest trip from Montgomery, AL to New Orleans was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $54

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

You can expect to pay from $54 to $96 for a bus ticket from Montgomery, AL to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $54 which is on 2025-11-27.