How far is Washington from New Orleans?

Washington and New Orleans are 964 miles (1554 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Washington to New Orleans leave from Union Station and arrive at Union Passenger Terminal. These are the most popular departure and arrival 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 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 National WWII Museum, Mardi Gras Carnival, Audubon Aquarium Of The Americas, New Orleans Streetcars and Jean Lafitte National Historical Park And Preserve.

Bus Washington to New Orleans from $106 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to New Orleans on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d 10h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:15am	Union Station	1d	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	3:40am	Union Station	1d 2h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:45pm	Union Station	1d 2h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:45pm	Union Station	1d 7h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington 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, 13 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $98, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

1d 13hAverage Duration

965 milesDistance

39kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$98 - $321	Average Duration1d 13h	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$169 - $1,470	Average Duration2d	CO₂ emissions 142kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Washington and New Orleans?

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

Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 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 Washington New Orleans recent customer reviews

It was an adventure especially the first couple of stretches and when the bus was lit on fire.

Stuart C.

September 1, 2019

The bus from Richmond to Atlanta arrived 3h late. So I’ve missed the bus to New Orléans, I’m still traveling and will arrive 12h later. I don’t understand why the bus left Charlotte one hour late; the bus was ready, cleaned and the new driver was there. Globally, the buses are fridges during the night, may be it help the driver to stay awake? It’s awful for us, we can’t have rest and we are frozen. The driver between Richmond and Charlotte didn’t speak, she was yelping on us.

Maryvonne L.

October 25, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 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

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

How far is Washington from New Orleans?
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What are the best sights and things to do in New Orleans?

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

$320

11/25

$235

Today

$377

11/27

$253

11/28

$175

11/29

$226

11/30

$279

12/01

$152

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to New Orleans was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $152

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

You can expect to pay from $152 to $406 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $152 which is on 2025-12-01.