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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr | Columbus (E Mound St) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | New Orleans Bus Station | Columbus (E Mound St) | No tags | ||||
Greyhound + FlixBus | Bus | New Orleans Bus Station | 100 E Rich St | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound | Bus | New Orleans Bus Station | Columbus (Ohio State University) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | New Orleans Bus Station | Columbus (E Mound St) | No tags |
Get from New Orleans to Columbus
The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $180, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and Columbus?
Stops in Columbus
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Columbus Bus Station
25 E Rich St, Columbus, OH 43205, USA
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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.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from New Orleans to Columbus, OH 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 Columbus?
The cheapest bus tickets from New Orleans to Columbus start from $180. The average price for this route is around $214. 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 Columbus?
The average bus trip duration from New Orleans to Columbus is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 798 miles (1286 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 22h 25m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the New Orleans to Columbus route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New Orleans to Columbus?
The earliest bus departs from New Orleans to Columbus at 6:55am. And the latest bus departs at 9:10pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New Orleans to Columbus?
A bus trip from New Orleans to Columbus generates an estimated 32 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Columbus, OH was searched and found on Dec 21, 2025 with a price of $172To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New Orleans to Columbus, OH, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $172 to $172 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Columbus, OH based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $172 which is on 2025-12-21.
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