How far is New York City from New Orleans?

About 1168 miles (1883 km) separate New York City and New Orleans.

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

Most of the buses traveling from New York City to New Orleans leave from GW Bridge and arrive at Union Passenger Terminal. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in New Orleans?

Once in New Orleans, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Cabildo, Audubon Aquarium Of The Americas, Mardi Gras Carnival, Louisiana Children's Museum and City Park.

Bus New York City to New Orleans from $119 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to New Orleans on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:45pm	Queens Jamaica (44th Pl/Archer Ave)	2d 3h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 7h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	1d 9h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 17h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for New York City to New Orleans on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	1d 14h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:50am	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	1d 9h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 17h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for New York City to New Orleans on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	2d	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:50am	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	1d 9h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 17h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for New York City to New Orleans on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00am	NYC Chinatown Lucky Star	1d 22h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:50am	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	1d 9h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 17h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for New York City to New Orleans on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:50am	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	1d 9h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 17h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:30am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 7h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to New Orleans on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	2d	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:50am	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:30am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 7h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 17h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for New York City to New Orleans on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:59pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 9h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:50am	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:30am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 7h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 17h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for New York City to New Orleans on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	2d	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:50am	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	1d 9h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 17h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to New Orleans

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 1 day, 17 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $87, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

43bus per day

1d 17hAverage Duration

1167 milesDistance

47kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$87 - $466	Average Duration1d 17h	CO₂ emissions 47kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$172 - $2,538	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 171kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,383 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 Lines, Inc. New York City New Orleans recent customer reviews

Very bad, bus in and the other one with trouble

Olivier P.

November 1, 2024

very bad, was late by over 12 hours

Ruby F.

November 5, 2019

Will recommend to others.

Francisco H.

April 25, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 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 York City and New Orleans?

Stops in New York City

A - GW Bridge

B - New York Port Authority

C - Chinatown

D - 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)

E - Chinatown - E Broadway

F - 34th St & 9th Ave

Stops in New Orleans

A - Union Passenger Terminal

Frequently asked questions about traveling from New York City to New Orleans by bus

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

$220

11/19

$254

Today

$280

11/21

$268

11/22

$221

11/23

$179

11/24

$241

11/25

$334

The cheapest trip from New York City to New Orleans was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $179

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New York City to New Orleans, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $179 to $394 for a bus ticket from New York City to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $179 which is on 2025-11-23.