What's the distance between Albany and New Orleans by coach?

The journey from Albany to New Orleans by coach covers an approximate distance of 1258 miles (2029 km).

How can I travel from Albany to New Orleans avoiding air travel?

To travel from Albany to New Orleans without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Albany to New Orleans from £101 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Albany to New Orleans on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:10	SUNY Collins Circle	1d 16h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	23:20	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 10h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	18:30	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 12h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	20:10	SUNY Collins Circle	1d 21h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	18:30	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 22h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures from Albany to New Orleans on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	23:20	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 10h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	04:20	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 13h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	18:30	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 12h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	18:30	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 22h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:10	SUNY Collins Circle	1d 16h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to New Orleans on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	23:20	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 10h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	04:20	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 13h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	18:30	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 12h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	18:30	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 22h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:10	SUNY Collins Circle	1d 16h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to New Orleans on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	18:30	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 22h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	23:20	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 10h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	04:20	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 13h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	18:30	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 12h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:10	SUNY Collins Circle	1d 16h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to New Orleans on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:20	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 18h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	18:30	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 12h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	04:20	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 13h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	20:00	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 13h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	18:30	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 22h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 16:41 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Albany 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, 16 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £94, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

1d 16hAverage duration

1257 milesDistance

51kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£94 - £403	Average duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 51kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£144 - £1,185	Average duration1d 21h	CO₂ emissions 184kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Albany and New Orleans?

Stops in Albany

A
SUNY Collins Circle
1400 Washington Ave (Student Association Building, Bus Stop is at Collins Circle), Albany, NY 12206
B
Albany Airport
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C
Greyhound Station
34 Hamilton St, Albany, NY 12207, USA
D
Bethlehem Center
402-408 US-9W, Glenmont, NY 12077, USA
E
Beckers Corner
117 Lasher Rd, Selkirk, NY 12158, USA
F
Crossgates Mall
1 Crossgates Mall Rd (overflow lot off Crossgates Mall Road opposite JC Penney near Access Road), Albany, NY 12205, 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

3.5/587,398 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Albany, NY to New Orleans

What's the distance between Albany and New Orleans by coach?
The journey from Albany to New Orleans by coach covers an approximate distance of 1258 miles (2029 km).
How can I travel from Albany to New Orleans avoiding air travel?
To travel from Albany to New Orleans without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

25/11

£355

26/11

£275

Today

£189

28/11

£251

29/11

£332

30/11

£223

01/12

£154

02/12

£125

The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to New Orleans was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £125

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

You can expect to pay from £125 to £379 for a bus ticket from Albany, NY to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £125, which is on 2025-12-02.