Bus Tickets from New Orleans to Atlanta, GA

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Next departures for New Orleans to Atlanta on October 12
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
New Orleans Bus Station
Atlanta Bus StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
New Orleans Bus Station
Atlanta Bus StationFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
New Orleans Bus Station
Atlanta Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
New Orleans Bus Station
Atlanta Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
New Orleans Bus Station
Atlanta Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Atlanta

Bus
Average PriceUS$37 - US$172Average Duration11h 5m
17kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$56 - US$72Average Duration12h 50m
62kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from New Orleans to Atlanta

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Atlanta. The journey takes about 12 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
12h 50mAverage Duration
US$56Cheapest ticket
62kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New Orleans to Atlanta, GA: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$68
Average Bus Trip Duration11h 5m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure5:10am
Distance683 km
Latest bus departure11:15pm

New Orleans to Atlanta Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Atlanta from New Orleans, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip New Orleans - Atlanta, GA

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

    New Orleans and Atlanta are 684 km (424 miles) apart.

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

    Buses departing from Union Passenger Terminal in New Orleans will take you to Atlanta Airport in Atlanta.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
10-09
US$164
10-10
US$175
Today
US$79
10-12
US$87
10-13
US$72
10-14
US$62
10-15
US$58
10-16
US$60
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New Orleans to Atlanta, GA was searched and found on Oct 15, 2025 with a price of US$58

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

You can expect to pay from US$58 to US$175 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Atlanta, GA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$58 which is on 2025-10-15.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from New Orleans to Atlanta, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from New Orleans to Atlanta.

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

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Will you be returning to New Orleans by bus?

Bus from Atlanta, GA to New Orleans

You can also go to Atlanta, GA by train

Train from New Orleans to Atlanta, GA

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