How much is the bus ticket from Nashville to New Orleans?

The cheapest bus tickets from Nashville to New Orleans start from $127. The average price for this route is around $186. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Nashville to New Orleans?

The average bus travel time from Nashville to New Orleans is 16h 25m, covering a distance of 756 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 50m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Nashville to New Orleans route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Nashville to New Orleans?

The earliest bus departs from Nashville to New Orleans at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 10:10pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Nashville to New Orleans?

A bus trip from Nashville to New Orleans generates an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Nashville to New Orleans?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Nashville to New Orleans?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Nashville to New Orleans?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Nashville to New Orleans?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Nashville to New Orleans from $133 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Nashville to New Orleans on December 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:40am	Greyhound Bus Station	19h 50m	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:35pm	Greyhound Bus Station	15h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	9:45pm	Greyhound Bus Station	19h 10m	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:10pm	Greyhound Bus Station	21h	7:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Nashville to New Orleans on December 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:30am	Greyhound Bus Station	16h 25m	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:00pm	Greyhound Bus Station	12h 45m	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	4:00am	Greyhound Bus Station	13h 50m	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:35am	Greyhound Bus Station	18h 55m	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:35pm	Greyhound Bus Station	15h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Nashville to New Orleans on December 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:35pm	Greyhound Bus Station	15h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:00pm	Greyhound Bus Station	12h 45m	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:30am	Greyhound Bus Station	16h 25m	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	4:00am	Greyhound Bus Station	13h 50m	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:35am	Greyhound Bus Station	18h 55m	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 4:36 PM CST.

Get from Nashville to New Orleans

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 16 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $127, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

16h 25mAverage Duration

756 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Nashville and New Orleans?

Stops in Nashville

A
Greyhound Bus Station
709 5th Ave South, Nashville, TN 37203
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B
Nashville Bus Station
4033 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211, USA
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Stops in New Orleans

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

Greyhound

3.5/587,426 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87426 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $129

Greyhound Nashville New Orleans recent customer reviews

The bus was 7 hours late, there was no information from the staff regarding the status of the bus and no one even apologised. The staff acted like we were an inconvenience to them

Tahli E.

September 26, 2018

It was a terrible experience, the bus was 3 hours late and at the end we had to book a flight to be able to get to New Orleans on time. We were then told by the staff they couldn’t offer a refund as bus wasn’t cancelled just delayed, even if that delay would make us miss our transfer in Montgomery and leave us with a 13 hour wait for the next bus.

Molly F.

March 8, 2018

Unfair for obese passengers to book a single seat. I was jammed up against the window in a very painful position for over four hours. Ruined the ride for me

Jeff S.

June 16, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511,574 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Nashville, TN to New Orleans by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Nashville to New Orleans?
The cheapest bus tickets from Nashville to New Orleans start from $127. The average price for this route is around $186. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Nashville to New Orleans?
The average bus travel time from Nashville to New Orleans is 16h 25m, covering a distance of 756 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 50m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Nashville to New Orleans route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Nashville to New Orleans?
The earliest bus departs from Nashville to New Orleans at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 10:10pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Nashville to New Orleans?
A bus trip from Nashville to New Orleans generates an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Nashville to New Orleans?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Nashville to New Orleans?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Nashville to New Orleans?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Nashville to New Orleans?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-09

$217

12-10

$119

Today

$182

12-12

$177

12-13

$133

12-14

$176

12-15

$146

12-16

$159

The cheapest trip from Nashville, TN to New Orleans was searched and found on Dec 10, 2025 with a price of $119

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

You can expect to pay from $119 to $279 for a bus ticket from Nashville, TN to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $133 which is on 2025-12-13.