What is the distance between Newark and New Orleans?

It's about 1873 km (1161 miles) from Newark to New Orleans.

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

Buses departing from Penn Station in Newark will take you to Union Passenger Terminal in New Orleans.

Bus Newark to New Orleans from $177 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Newark to New Orleans on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00am	Newark Penn Station	1d 6h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:50pm	Newark Penn Station	1d 9h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:35pm	Newark Penn Station	1d 12h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:35pm	Newark Penn Station	1d 19h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Newark to New Orleans

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $168, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1d 8hAverage Duration

1882 kmDistance

47kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$168 - $482	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 47kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$249 - $2,534	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 170kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Newark and New Orleans?

Stops in Newark

A
Penn Station
1 Raymond Plaza West, Newark, NJ 07102
B
Newark Liberty International Airport
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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

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,422 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Newark, NJ to New Orleans by bus

What is the distance between Newark and New Orleans?
It's about 1873 km (1161 miles) from Newark to New Orleans.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Newark to New Orleans?
Buses departing from Penn Station in Newark will take you to Union Passenger Terminal in New Orleans.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-22

$425

11-23

$384

Today

$509

11-25

$319

11-26

$330

11-27

$177

11-28

$236

11-29

No data

The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to New Orleans was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $177

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

You can expect to pay from $177 to $548 for a bus ticket from Newark, NJ to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $177 which is on 2025-11-27.