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

The cheapest bus tickets from New Orleans to Boston start from $132. The average price for this route is around $178. 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 New Orleans to Boston?

The average bus trip duration from New Orleans to Boston is 1d 15h, covering a distance of 1356 miles (2187 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 10h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the New Orleans to Boston route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from New Orleans to Boston at 5:10am. And the latest bus departs at 9:10pm.

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

A bus trip from New Orleans to Boston generates an estimated 55 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 New Orleans to Boston?

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 New Orleans to Boston?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the most timely service from New Orleans to Boston?

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 New Orleans to Boston?

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 New Orleans to Boston from $141 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New Orleans to Boston on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 13h	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 14h	11:35pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 15h	5:40am	Brookline	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 15h	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:55am	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	2d 23h	7:20am	Brookline	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Boston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 1 day, 15 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $132, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

1d 15hAverage Duration

1356 milesDistance

55kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$132 - $556	Average Duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 55kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$198 - $2,236	Average Duration1d 13h	CO₂ emissions 199kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and Boston?

Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
D
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
E
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
F
Long Wharf
66 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,407 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

4/55,614 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,473 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 New Orleans to Boston, MA, US 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 New Orleans to Boston?
The cheapest bus tickets from New Orleans to Boston start from $132. The average price for this route is around $178. 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 New Orleans to Boston?
The average bus trip duration from New Orleans to Boston is 1d 15h, covering a distance of 1356 miles (2187 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 10h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the New Orleans to Boston route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New Orleans to Boston?
The earliest bus departs from New Orleans to Boston at 5:10am. And the latest bus departs at 9:10pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New Orleans to Boston?
A bus trip from New Orleans to Boston generates an estimated 55 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 New Orleans to Boston?
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 New Orleans to Boston?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from New Orleans to Boston?
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 New Orleans to Boston?
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

11/27

$360

11/28

$371

Today

$540

11/30

$261

12/01

$212

12/02

$247

12/03

$156

12/04

$168

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $156

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

You can expect to pay from $156 to $540 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $156 which is on 2025-12-03.