What is the travel distance from New Orleans to Charlotte?

The distance separating New Orleans and Charlotte is 649 miles (1046 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from New Orleans to Charlotte start their journey at Union Passenger Terminal and wind up at Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus New Orleans to Charlotte from $97 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New Orleans to Charlotte on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	14h 40m	12:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	23h 35m	11:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	23h 20m	11:35pm	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Charlotte on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	23h 35m	11:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	14h 40m	12:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	18h 50m	1:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	17h 5m	2:10am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	15h	5:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Charlotte on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	17h 5m	2:10am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	14h 40m	12:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	18h 50m	1:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	15h	5:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	23h 35m	11:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Charlotte on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	17h 5m	2:10am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	14h 40m	12:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	18h 50m	1:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	15h	5:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	23h 35m	11:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Charlotte on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	18h 50m	1:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	14h 40m	12:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	17h 5m	2:10am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	23h 35m	11:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	15h	5:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Charlotte on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	18h 50m	1:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	14h 40m	12:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	17h 5m	2:10am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	23h 35m	11:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	15h	5:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Charlotte on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	23h 35m	11:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	14h 40m	12:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	17h 5m	2:10am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	23h 20m	11:35pm	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	15h	5:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Charlotte

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 18 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

18h 50mAverage Duration

648 milesDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$67 - $236	Average Duration18h 50m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$145 - $652	Average Duration18h 56m	CO₂ emissions 95kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,385 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

4/55,596 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 New Orleans and Charlotte?

Stops in New Orleans

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

A
Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company
4705 N. Tryon S, Charlotte, NC, USA
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B
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
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C
Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station
601 W Trade St , Charlotte, NC 28202
D
Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop
4335 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28213
E
4127 Glenwood Dr
4127 Glenwood Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208 (Exxon Gas Station)

Frequently asked questions about traveling from New Orleans to Charlotte, NC by bus

What is the travel distance from New Orleans to Charlotte?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New Orleans to Charlotte?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

$243

11/19

$260

Today

$164

11/21

$216

11/22

$151

11/23

$155

11/24

$185

11/25

$168

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $151

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 Charlotte, NC, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $151 to $260 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Charlotte, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $151 which is on 2025-11-22.