Bus Tickets from Richmond, VA, US to New Orleans

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Next departures for Richmond to New Orleans on October 8
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Richmond (17th St and Ambler)
New Orleans Bus StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
New Orleans Bus StationFastest
Amtrak
Main Street Station
Union Passenger TerminalNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
New Orleans Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
New Orleans Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to New Orleans

Bus
Average PriceUS$72 - US$266Average Duration1d 7h
36kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$189 - US$998Average Duration1d 17h
131kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond 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, 7 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day
1d 7hAverage Duration
US$72Cheapest ticket
36kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Richmond, VA, US to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$97
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 7h
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure5:45am
Distance1451 km
Latest bus departure11:45pm

Richmond to New Orleans Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Richmond, VA, US - New Orleans

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

    It's about 1440 km (893 miles) from Richmond to New Orleans.

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Main Street Station, in Richmond, and end it at 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
10-05
US$169
10-06
US$69
Today
US$144
10-08
US$220
10-09
US$102
10-10
US$94
10-11
No data
10-12
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to New Orleans was searched and found on Oct 6, 2025 with a price of US$69

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

You can expect to pay from US$69 to US$1,627 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$94 which is on 2025-10-10.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Richmond and New Orleans!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Richmond to New Orleans.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Richmond to New Orleans will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

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The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from Richmond, VA, US to New Orleans?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Richmond, VA, US by bus?

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