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Compare 2 ways to travel from Boston to New Orleans

Bus
Average priceUS$100 - US$395Average duration1d 16h
55kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$217 - US$981Average duration1d 13h
198kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Boston 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 25 minutes and with fares starting at just US$100, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
1d 16hAverage duration
US$100Cheapest ticket
55kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Boston, MA, US to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$165
Average bus trip duration1d 16h
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure01:00
Distance1359 miles
Latest bus departure22:00

Boston to New Orleans Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Boston to New Orleans. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Boston to New Orleans from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Boston, MA, US - New Orleans

  1. How far is New Orleans from Boston by coach?

    The distance between Boston and New Orleans by coach is approximately 1357 miles (2189 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach New Orleans from Boston without flying?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
29/07
US$173
30/07
US$209
Today
US$197
01/08
US$183
02/08
US$151
03/08
US$144
04/08
US$136
05/08
US$135
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to New Orleans was searched and found on 5 Aug 2025 with a price of US$135

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

You can expect to pay from US$135 to US$1,952 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$135, which is on 2025-08-05.

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.

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 Boston and New Orleans!

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

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Boston to New Orleans will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Boston to New Orleans, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from Boston, MA, US to New Orleans?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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Bus from Boston, MA, US to New Orleans

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