Bus Tickets from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans

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Next departures for Charlotte to New Orleans on October 14
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Charlotte Bus Station
New Orleans Bus StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Charlotte Bus Station
New Orleans Bus StationFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Charlotte Bus Station
New Orleans Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Charlotte Bus Station
New Orleans Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Charlotte Bus Station
New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline DrNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to New Orleans

Bus
Average PriceUS$72 - US$214Average Duration19h 25m
26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$145 - US$533Average Duration19h 17m
95kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Charlotte to New Orleans

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 19 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
19h 25mAverage Duration
US$72Cheapest ticket
26kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Charlotte, NC to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$103
Average Bus Trip Duration19h 25m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure12:55am
Distance1042 km
Latest bus departure10:30pm

Charlotte to New Orleans Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Charlotte, NC - New Orleans

  1. What is the distance between Charlotte and New Orleans?

    Charlotte and New Orleans are 1046 km (649 miles) apart.

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

    Buses departing from Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company in Charlotte 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
10-11
US$142
10-12
US$179
Today
US$149
10-14
US$144
10-15
US$124
10-16
US$78
10-17
US$80
10-18
US$95
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans was searched and found on Oct 16, 2025 with a price of US$78

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

You can expect to pay from US$78 to US$220 for a bus ticket from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$78 which is on 2025-10-16.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Charlotte to New Orleans.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Charlotte 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 Charlotte to New Orleans will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

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It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Charlotte, NC by bus?

Bus from New Orleans to Charlotte, NC

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Train from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans

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