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- This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
- This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
- Departure time: July 18 atDeparture city: RichmondDeparture location: Main Street StationArrival time: July 19 atDestination city: New OrleansDestination location: Union Passenger TerminalOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: - Departure time: July 18 atDeparture city: RichmondDeparture location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)Arrival time: July 19 atDestination city: New OrleansDestination location: New Orleans Bus StationOperated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to New OrleansAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$83, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Richmond, VA, US - New Orleans
What is the travel distance from Richmond to New Orleans?
It's about 1440 km (893 miles) from Richmond to New Orleans.
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.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Richmond to New Orleans was searched and found on Jul 16, 2025 with a price of US$83To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Richmond to New Orleans, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$83 to US$799 for a bus ticket from Richmond 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 2025-07-17.
Usually Amtrak 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.
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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?
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.
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!
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