Next departures for Newark to New Orleans on November 24
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Newark Penn Station
New Orleans Bus Station
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
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Newark Penn Station
New Orleans Bus Station
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Newark Penn Station
New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr
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Next departures for Newark to New Orleans on November 25
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
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Newark Penn Station
New Orleans Bus Station
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Newark Penn Station
New Orleans Bus Station
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Newark Penn Station
New Orleans Bus Station
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Newark Penn Station
New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr
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Compare 2 ways to go from Newark 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, 8 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $117, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Newark, NJ to New Orleans by bus
What is the distance between Newark and New Orleans?
Newark and New Orleans are 1161 miles (1873 km) apart.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Newark to New Orleans?
If you're headed to New Orleans from Newark, chances are that your bus will depart from Penn Station and arrive at Union Passenger Terminal. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off 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 Mardi Gras Carnival, Garden District, The Cabildo, New Orleans School of Cooking and City Park.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
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11/22
$294
11/23
$265
Today
$352
11/25
$431
11/26
$228
11/27
$122
11/28
$163
11/29
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The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to New Orleans was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $122
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Newark, NJ to New Orleans, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $122 to $435 for a bus ticket from Newark, NJ to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $122 which is on 2025-11-27.
What's the cheapest way to go from Newark, NJ to New Orleans?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination