How much is the bus ticket from New Orleans to St. Louis?

The cheapest bus tickets from New Orleans to St. Louis start from $79. The average price for this route is around $185. 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 St. Louis?

The average bus travel time from New Orleans to St. Louis is 16h 30m, covering a distance of 966 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 40m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the New Orleans to St. Louis route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New Orleans to St. Louis?

The earliest bus departs from New Orleans to St. Louis at 8:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:15pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New Orleans to St. Louis?

A bus trip from New Orleans to St. Louis generates an estimated 24 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 St. Louis?

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 New Orleans to St. Louis?

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 New Orleans to St. Louis?

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 St. Louis?

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 New Orleans to St. Louis from $94 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New Orleans to St. Louis on December 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	14h 40m	11:00pm	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	20h 10m	9:10am	Gateway Station	No tags
	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	16h 30m	3:45pm	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to St. Louis on December 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	14h 40m	11:00pm	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	20h 10m	9:10am	Gateway Station	No tags
	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	16h 30m	3:45pm	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to St. Louis on December 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	14h 40m	11:00pm	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	20h 10m	9:10am	Gateway Station	No tags
	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	16h 30m	3:45pm	Gateway Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:26 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to St. Louis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 16 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

16h 30mAverage Duration

966 kmDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$79 - $427	Average Duration16h 30m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$203 - $1,450	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 88kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and St. Louis?

Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Stops in St. Louis

A
Gateway Station
430 S 15th St, St Louis, MO 63103
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,426 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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 New Orleans to St. Louis 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 St. Louis?
The cheapest bus tickets from New Orleans to St. Louis start from $79. The average price for this route is around $185. 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 St. Louis?
The average bus travel time from New Orleans to St. Louis is 16h 30m, covering a distance of 966 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 40m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the New Orleans to St. Louis route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New Orleans to St. Louis?
The earliest bus departs from New Orleans to St. Louis at 8:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New Orleans to St. Louis?
A bus trip from New Orleans to St. Louis generates an estimated 24 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 St. Louis?
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 New Orleans to St. Louis?
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 New Orleans to St. Louis?
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 St. Louis?
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

12-08

$135

12-09

$112

Today

$100

12-11

$139

12-12

$97

12-13

$105

12-14

$105

12-15

$100

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to St. Louis was searched and found on Dec 12, 2025 with a price of $97

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 St. Louis, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $97 to $224 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $97 which is on 2025-12-12.

Usually FlixBus 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.