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

The cheapest bus tickets from New Orleans to Boston start from $189. The average price for this route is around $263. 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 New Orleans to Boston?

The average bus travel time from New Orleans to Boston is 1d 15h, covering a distance of 2184 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 10h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the New Orleans to Boston route?

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

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

The earliest bus departs from New Orleans to Boston at 5:10am. And the latest bus departs at 9:10pm.

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

A bus trip from New Orleans to Boston generates an estimated 55 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 New Orleans to Boston?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

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

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 New Orleans to Boston?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus New Orleans to Boston from $210 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New Orleans to Boston on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 11h	9:25am	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 10h	9:00am	Brookline	Fastest
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 15h	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 15h	5:40am	Brookline	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 16h	2:45pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Boston on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 11h	9:25am	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 10h	9:00am	Brookline	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 15h	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 14h	11:35pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 15h	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Boston on December 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 15h	5:40am	Brookline	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 10h	9:00am	Brookline	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 15h	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 15h	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 14h	11:30pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Boston on December 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 13h	11:25am	Boston (South Station)	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 15h	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 15h	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 14h	11:30pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	6:55am	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	2d 21h	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Boston on December 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:55am	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	2d 21h	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 13h	11:25am	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 14h	11:30pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 15h	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 15h	5:40am	Brookline	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Boston on December 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 15h	5:40am	Brookline	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 13h	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 14h	11:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 15h	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	6:55am	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	2d 21h	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Boston on December 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 16h	2:45pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 10h	9:00am	Brookline	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 14h	11:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 15h	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 11h	9:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Boston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 1 day, 15 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $189, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

1d 15hAverage Duration

2184 kmDistance

55kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$189 - $795	Average Duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 55kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$284 - $3,202	Average Duration1d 13h	CO₂ emissions 199kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and Boston?

Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
D
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
E
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
F
Long Wharf
66 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,413 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,623 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,518 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from New Orleans to Boston, MA, US 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 New Orleans to Boston?
The cheapest bus tickets from New Orleans to Boston start from $189. The average price for this route is around $263. 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 New Orleans to Boston?
The average bus travel time from New Orleans to Boston is 1d 15h, covering a distance of 2184 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 10h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the New Orleans to Boston route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New Orleans to Boston?
The earliest bus departs from New Orleans to Boston at 5:10am. And the latest bus departs at 9:10pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New Orleans to Boston?
A bus trip from New Orleans to Boston generates an estimated 55 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 New Orleans to Boston?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New Orleans to Boston?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from New Orleans to Boston?
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 New Orleans to Boston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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

12-02

$354

12-03

$223

Today

$391

12-05

$334

12-06

$295

12-07

$277

12-08

$300

12-09

$305

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $223

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 Boston, MA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $223 to $391 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $277 which is on 2025-12-07.