How much is the bus ticket from Washington to New Orleans?

The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to New Orleans start from $140. The average price for this route is around $216. 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 Washington to New Orleans?

The average bus travel time from Washington to New Orleans is 1d 13h, covering a distance of 1556 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Washington to New Orleans route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to New Orleans?

The earliest bus departs from Washington to New Orleans at 2:40am. And the latest bus departs at 10:45pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to New Orleans?

A bus trip from Washington to New Orleans generates an estimated 39 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 Washington to New Orleans?

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 87387 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to New Orleans?

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 Washington to New Orleans?

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 Washington to New Orleans?

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 Washington to New Orleans from $153 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Washington to New Orleans on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:35am	Union Station	1d 2h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	8:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	2d 1h	8:40am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	8:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	2d 1h	8:40am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	9:15am	Union Station	1d	8:40am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	6:30pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d 23h	5:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington 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, 13 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $140, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

1d 13hAverage Duration

1556 kmDistance

39kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$140 - $461	Average Duration1d 13h	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$243 - $2,110	Average Duration2d	CO₂ emissions 142kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Washington and New Orleans?

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,412 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87412 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $140

Greyhound Washington New Orleans recent customer reviews

It was an adventure especially the first couple of stretches and when the bus was lit on fire.

Stuart C.

September 1, 2019

The bus from Richmond to Atlanta arrived 3h late. So I’ve missed the bus to New Orléans, I’m still traveling and will arrive 12h later. I don’t understand why the bus left Charlotte one hour late; the bus was ready, cleaned and the new driver was there. Globally, the buses are fridges during the night, may be it help the driver to stay awake? It’s awful for us, we can’t have rest and we are frozen. The driver between Richmond and Charlotte didn’t speak, she was yelping on us.

Maryvonne L.

October 25, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511,492 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 Washington, DC, US to New Orleans 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 Washington to New Orleans?
The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to New Orleans start from $140. The average price for this route is around $216. 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 Washington to New Orleans?
The average bus travel time from Washington to New Orleans is 1d 13h, covering a distance of 1556 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Washington to New Orleans route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to New Orleans?
The earliest bus departs from Washington to New Orleans at 2:40am. And the latest bus departs at 10:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to New Orleans?
A bus trip from Washington to New Orleans generates an estimated 39 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 Washington to New Orleans?
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 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to New Orleans?
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 Washington to New Orleans?
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 Washington to New Orleans?
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

11-30

$401

12-01

$219

Today

$188

12-03

$153

12-04

$175

12-05

$178

12-06

$196

12-07

$207

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to New Orleans was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $153

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

You can expect to pay from $153 to $510 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $153 which is on 2025-12-03.