What is the travel distance from New Orleans to Birmingham?

New Orleans and Birmingham are 504 km (313 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from New Orleans to Birmingham?

Buses departing from Union Passenger Terminal in New Orleans will take you to Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station in Birmingham.

Bus New Orleans to Birmingham from $93 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New Orleans to Birmingham on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	14h 10m	1:25pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	10h 10m	6:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	10h 50m	4:00pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	10h 30m	6:50pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	13h	2:00am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Birmingham on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	14h 10m	1:25pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	10h 10m	6:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	10h 50m	4:00pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	10h 30m	6:50pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	13h	2:00am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Birmingham on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	10h 50m	4:00pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	10h 10m	6:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	10h 30m	6:50pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	14h 10m	1:25pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	13h	2:00am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Birmingham on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	14h 10m	1:25pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	10h 10m	6:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	10h 50m	4:00pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	10h 30m	6:50pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	13h	2:00am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Birmingham on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	10h 30m	6:50pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	10h 10m	6:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	10h 50m	4:00pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	13h	2:00am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	14h 10m	1:25pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Birmingham on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	16h 45m	1:55pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	10h 10m	6:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	10h 50m	4:00pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	10h 30m	6:50pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	13h	2:00am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Birmingham

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 8 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

8h 5mAverage Duration

503 kmDistance

46kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$38 - $214	Average Duration10h 50m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$56 - $424	Average Duration8h 5m	CO₂ emissions 46kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87370 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 $71

Greyhound New Orleans Birmingham recent customer reviews

I hated it! I was and I’m still miserable as we speak. I’m in Atlanta bus station because my bus was 4 hours delayed in New Orleans! I been traveling since Friday and today is Sunday! I am very disappointed!!!

Jeff M.

December 2, 2018

Amtrak

4/55,582 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and Birmingham?

Stops in New Orleans

A - Union Passenger Terminal

Stops in Birmingham

A - Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station

B - McDonald's - Birmingham

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New Orleans to Birmingham, US by bus

What is the travel distance from New Orleans to Birmingham?
New Orleans and Birmingham are 504 km (313 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from New Orleans to Birmingham?
Buses departing from Union Passenger Terminal in New Orleans will take you to Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station in Birmingham.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-10

$168

11-11

$170

Today

$98

11-13

$148

11-14

$118

11-15

$108

11-16

$117

11-17

$120

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Birmingham, US was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $98

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 Birmingham, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $98 to $180 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Birmingham, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $108 which is on 2025-11-15.