Bus Tickets from Boston, MA, US to New Orleans

TodayJul 30
from US$203
TomorrowJul 31
from US$185
FriAug 1
from US$160
SatAug 2
SunAug 3
MonAug 4
TueAug 5
WedAug 6

Next departures to New Orleans

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston (South Station)
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Brookline
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: South Station (Train Terminal)
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston (South Station)
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston (South Station)
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 8:07 PM EDT.

Prices and availability are subject to change.

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to New Orleans

Bus
Average PriceUS$100 - US$395Average Duration1d 16h
55kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$217 - US$981Average Duration1d 13h
198kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Boston to New Orleans

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 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$100, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
1d 16hAverage Duration
US$100Cheapest ticket
55kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Boston, MA, US to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$165
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 16h
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure1:00am
Distance2191 km
Latest bus departure10:00pm

Boston to New Orleans Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Boston, MA, US - New Orleans

  1. What is the travel distance from Boston to New Orleans?

    The distance covered from Boston to New Orleans is 2189 km (1357 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Boston to New Orleans?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Back Bay Station, in Boston, and end it at 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
07-28
US$194
07-29
US$173
Today
US$209
07-31
US$197
08-01
US$183
08-02
US$151
08-03
US$144
08-04
US$136
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to New Orleans was searched and found on Aug 4, 2025 with a price of US$136

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

You can expect to pay from US$136 to US$2,413 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$136 which is on 2025-08-04.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Boston and New Orleans!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Boston to New Orleans, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Boston to New Orleans will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Boston to New Orleans, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from Boston, MA, US to New Orleans?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Boston, MA, US by bus?

Bus from Boston, MA, US to New Orleans

You can also go to New Orleans by train

Train from Boston, MA, US to New Orleans

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