How far is New Orleans from Washington?

The distance separating New Orleans and Washington is 964 miles (1554 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from New Orleans to Washington leave from Union Passenger Terminal and arrive at Union Station. 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.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, National Air and Space Museum, The White House and Georgetown.

Bus New Orleans to Washington from $123 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for New Orleans to Washington on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	12:15pm	Union Station	No tags
Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d	10:55pm	Union Station	No tags
Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d	10:55pm	Union Station	No tags
Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 8h	6:15am	Springfield Bus Stop, VA	No tags
Bus	8:40am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	12:05pm	Union Station	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $114, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

965 milesDistance

39kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$114 - $328	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$169 - $1,059	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 142kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and Washington?

Stops in New Orleans

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

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

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Greyhound

3.5/587,387 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

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from New Orleans to Washington, DC, US 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

11/19

$135

11/20

$139

Today

$147

11/22

$129

11/23

$129

11/24

$143

11/25

$151

11/26

$136

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $129

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 Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $129 to $331 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $129 which is on 2025-11-22.