How far is New Orleans from Meridian?

New Orleans and Meridian are 183 miles (295 km) apart.

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

Buses traveling from New Orleans to Meridian leave from Union Passenger Terminal and arrive at Union Station.

Bus New Orleans to Meridian from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New Orleans to Meridian on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	3h 25m	2:40am	Meridian Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for New Orleans to Meridian on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	3h 25m	2:40am	Meridian Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:26 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Meridian

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Meridian. The journey takes about 3 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

3h 25mAverage Duration

186 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $88	Average Duration3h 25m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$36 - $456	Average Duration4h 17m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and Meridian?

Stops in New Orleans

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

A
Union Station
1901 Front St, Meridian, MS 39301, USA
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,448 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,396 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

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from New Orleans to Meridian by bus

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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

11/24

$28

11/25

$29

Today

$32

11/27

$34

11/28

$30

11/29

$28

11/30

$28

12/01

$24

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Meridian was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $24

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 Meridian, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $24 to $34 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Meridian based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-12-01.