Bus Tickets from Detroit, MI to New Orleans

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Next departures for Detroit to New Orleans on October 10
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Detroit Bus Station
New Orleans Bus StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Detroit Bus Station
New Orleans Bus StationFastest
Amtrak
Amtrak Station
Union Passenger TerminalNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Detroit Bus Station
New Orleans Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Detroit Bus Station
New Orleans Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to New Orleans

Bus
Average PriceUS$82 - US$288Average Duration1d 7h
38kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$177 - US$432Average Duration1d 10h
138kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Detroit 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, 7 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
1d 7hAverage Duration
US$82Cheapest ticket
38kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Detroit, MI to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$107
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 7h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure6:40am
Distance1513 km
Latest bus departure11:25pm

Detroit to New Orleans Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Detroit to New Orleans, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Detroit, MI - New Orleans

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

    Detroit and New Orleans are 1515 km (939 miles) apart.

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

    Buses departing from Detroit Bus Station in Detroit 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
10-06
US$156
10-07
US$157
Today
US$160
10-09
US$99
10-10
US$144
10-11
US$132
10-12
US$117
10-13
US$130
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to New Orleans was searched and found on Oct 9, 2025 with a price of US$99

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

You can expect to pay from US$99 to US$1,525 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$99 which is on 2025-10-09.

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

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Detroit 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.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Detroit to New Orleans.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Detroit to New Orleans that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Detroit to New Orleans.

Did you know?

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.

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 some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

What's the cheapest way to go from Detroit, MI to New Orleans?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Detroit, MI by bus?

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Train from Detroit, MI to New Orleans

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