How far is New Orleans from Los Angeles?

The distance separating New Orleans and Los Angeles is 1668 miles (2690 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from New Orleans to Los Angeles leave from Union Passenger Terminal and arrive at UCLA. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

Once in Los Angeles, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Sunset Strip, Rose Bowl Loop, Walt Disney Concert Hall, California Science Center and Venice Beach.

Bus New Orleans to Los Angeles from $145 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New Orleans to Los Angeles on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 3h	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 17h	9:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 1h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 22h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Los Angeles on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 22h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	Cheapest
	Bus	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 17h	9:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 18h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 1h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	10:50am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 20h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Los Angeles on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 3h	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 17h	9:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 18h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 1h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 22h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Los Angeles on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 19h	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 17h	9:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 18h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	2d 1h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 22h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Los Angeles on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:55am	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	2d	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 17h	9:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 18h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 22h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:55am	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	2d 10h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 days, 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $140, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

2d 1hAverage Duration

1674 milesDistance

67kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$140 - $438	Average Duration2d 1h	CO₂ emissions 67kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$149 - $3,454	Average Duration2d 20h	CO₂ emissions 244kg 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.

Greyhound New Orleans Los Angeles recent customer reviews

We were constantly delayed due to simple things that could have been avoided. Not going greyhound anymore.

Leon B.

October 4, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511,381 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

Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and Los Angeles?

Stops in New Orleans

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

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Frequently asked questions about traveling from New Orleans to Los Angeles, US by bus

How far is New Orleans from Los Angeles?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New Orleans to Los Angeles?
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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

$247

11/19

$238

Today

$233

11/21

$191

11/22

$253

11/23

No data

11/24

$236

11/25

$195

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $191

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 Los Angeles, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $191 to $432 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $191 which is on 2025-11-21.