How far is Albany from New Orleans?

Albany and New Orleans are 2029 km (1258 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Albany to New Orleans?

Buses departing from SUNY Collins Circle in Albany will take you to Union Passenger Terminal in New Orleans.

Bus Albany to New Orleans from $188 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Albany to New Orleans on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 10h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Albany to New Orleans on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 10h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 12h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d 16h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 22h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	2d 2h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for Albany 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	2:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d 16h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 10h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 13h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 12h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 22h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for Albany to New Orleans on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 10h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 13h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 12h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 22h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d 16h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to New Orleans on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 10h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 13h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 12h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 22h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d 16h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to New Orleans on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 22h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 10h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 13h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 12h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d 16h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to New Orleans on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:20pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 18h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 12h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 13h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:00pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 13h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 22h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:39 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Albany to New Orleans

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 1 day, 16 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $175, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

1d 16hAverage Duration

2026 kmDistance

51kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$175 - $754	Average Duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 51kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$269 - $2,216	Average Duration1d 21h	CO₂ emissions 184kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Albany and New Orleans?

Stops in Albany

A
SUNY Collins Circle
1400 Washington Ave (Student Association Building, Bus Stop is at Collins Circle), Albany, NY 12206
B
Albany Airport
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C
Greyhound Station
34 Hamilton St, Albany, NY 12207, USA
D
Bethlehem Center
402-408 US-9W, Glenmont, NY 12077, USA
E
Beckers Corner
117 Lasher Rd, Selkirk, NY 12158, USA
F
Crossgates Mall
1 Crossgates Mall Rd (overflow lot off Crossgates Mall Road opposite JC Penney near Access Road), Albany, NY 12205, 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

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,437 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Albany, NY to New Orleans by bus

How far is Albany from New Orleans?
Albany and New Orleans are 2029 km (1258 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Albany to New Orleans?
Buses departing from SUNY Collins Circle in Albany will take you to Union Passenger Terminal 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

11-22

$550

11-23

$555

Today

$575

11-25

$358

11-26

$513

11-27

$353

11-28

$469

11-29

$621

The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to New Orleans was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $353

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

You can expect to pay from $353 to $674 for a bus ticket from Albany, NY to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $353 which is on 2025-11-27.