Bus Tickets from Philadelphia, PA to New Orleans

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Next departures for Philadelphia to New Orleans on October 8
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd
New Orleans Bus StationCheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
New Orleans Bus StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
199 Spring Garden St.
New Orleans Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
New Orleans Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
199 Spring Garden St.
New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline DrNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to New Orleans

Bus
Average PriceUS$88 - US$315Average Duration1d 16h
44kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$171 - US$492Average Duration1d 6h
159kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Philadelphia to New Orleans

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 1 day, 16 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24bus per day
1d 16hAverage Duration
US$88Cheapest ticket
44kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Philadelphia, PA to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$131
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 16h
Number of daily buses24
Earliest bus departure3:10am
Distance1755 km
Latest bus departure11:15pm

Philadelphia to New Orleans Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Philadelphia, PA - New Orleans

  1. What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

    The distance between Philadelphia and New Orleans is approximately 1754 km (1088 miles).

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

    Buses departing from Philadelphia Airport in Philadelphia 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
10-04
US$169
10-05
US$108
Today
US$169
10-07
US$118
10-08
US$131
10-09
US$128
10-10
US$127
10-11
US$137
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to New Orleans was searched and found on Oct 5, 2025 with a price of US$108

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

You can expect to pay from US$108 to US$239 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$118 which is on 2025-10-07.

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Philadelphia to New Orleans, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Philadelphia to New Orleans.

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Did you know?

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

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia, PA to New Orleans?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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