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

The distance between Houston and New Orleans by coach is approximately 317 miles (511 km).

What is the best way to go from Houston to New Orleans without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel 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.

Bus Houston to New Orleans from US$34 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Houston to New Orleans on 11 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:50	Downtown Gray & Smith	6h 10m	05:00	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
23:20	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	5h 40m	05:00	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
05:00	Houston Bus Station	7h 40m	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
07:20	Downtown Gray & Smith	6h 10m	13:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
13:05	Houston Bus Station	7h 30m	20:35	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Houston to New Orleans on 12 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:50	Downtown Gray & Smith	6h 10m	05:00	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
23:20	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	5h 40m	05:00	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
00:05	Houston Bus Station	7h	07:05	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
07:20	Downtown Gray & Smith	6h 10m	13:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
05:00	Houston Bus Station	7h 40m	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Houston to New Orleans on 13 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:50	Downtown Gray & Smith	6h 10m	05:00	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
23:20	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	5h 40m	05:00	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
00:05	Houston Bus Station	7h	07:05	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
07:20	Downtown Gray & Smith	6h 10m	13:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
05:00	Houston Bus Station	7h 40m	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Houston to New Orleans on 14 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
00:05	Houston Bus Station	7h	07:05	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
09:00	Downtown Gray & Smith	6h 20m	15:20	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
05:00	Houston Bus Station	7h 40m	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
08:40	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	6h 40m	15:20	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
13:05	Houston Bus Station	7h 30m	20:35	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Houston to New Orleans on 15 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
00:05	Houston Bus Station	7h	07:05	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
23:20	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	5h 40m	05:00	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
05:00	Houston Bus Station	7h 40m	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
07:20	Downtown Gray & Smith	6h 10m	13:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
13:05	Houston Bus Station	7h 30m	20:35	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Houston to New Orleans on 16 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
00:05	Houston Bus Station	7h	07:05	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
23:20	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	5h 40m	05:00	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
05:00	Houston Bus Station	7h 40m	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
07:20	Downtown Gray & Smith	6h 10m	13:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
13:05	Houston Bus Station	7h 30m	20:35	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Houston to New Orleans on 17 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:00	Houston Bus Station	9h 5m	07:05	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
23:20	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	5h 40m	05:00	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
00:05	Houston Bus Station	7h	07:05	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
07:20	Downtown Gray & Smith	6h 10m	13:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
05:00	Houston Bus Station	7h 40m	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Houston to New Orleans

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$39 - US$100	Average duration6h 35m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average priceUS$46 - US$101	Average duration9h 30m	CO₂ emissions 46kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Houston to New Orleans

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 6 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just US$39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

6h 35mAverage duration

US$39Cheapest ticket

13kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Houston, US to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$49

Average bus trip duration6h 35m

Number of daily buses12

Earliest bus departure00:05

Distance313 miles

Latest bus departure23:25

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/510,846 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the cleanliness of the bus and praising the driver's safe driving skills. Additionally, they appreciated how helpful and welcoming the driver was during their journey. These aspects contributed to a pleasant travel experience overall.

FlixBus Houston New Orleans recent customer reviews

The bus was very clean!!! The driver was safe with driving. We arrived at the time we was supposed to. I hope I have the same driver on my return.

Dominique E.

20 September 2025

I didn’t enjoy anything it was worst bus trip. Roaches in bus and the driver was 2 hours late for us to leave , he was screaming at everyone

Ceslie F.

22 July 2024

The driver was very helpful and welcoming

Patrese Q.

31 July 2025

Greyhound

3.5/587,310 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Users appreciated the spaciousness and speed offered for the price, highlighting these as positive aspects of their experience. However, there were some concerns about the air conditioning being too cold during travel and a delay in arrival time compared to what was initially expected.

Greyhound Houston New Orleans recent customer reviews

Hey team, would love to discuss an incident last night at Houston station whilst trying to board a bus to New Orleans. I was refused boarding and then one of your representatives physically assaulted me by pushing me. So not cool! I had to be in NOLA this morning so had to catch an uber. I'm seeking compensation for this. Please let me know how I can proceed

Daniel B.

2 March 2020

I loved the bus ride. We left on time. Made both stops on a timely schedule and arrived 30 minutes early.

Terry S.

27 June 2019

I love it! The charger ports are very convenient although they’re not on every single row of seats.

Marilyn N.

25 March 2018

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Houston to New Orleans Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Houston and New Orleans?

Stops in Houston

A - Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway

B - Downtown Greyhound Station

C - Harrisburg Greyhound Station

D - Harrisburg Senda Station

E - Clay St & Louisiana St

F - Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr

Stops in New Orleans

A - Union Passenger Terminal

Frequently asked questions on the trip Houston, US - New Orleans

What's the distance between Houston and New Orleans by coach?
The distance between Houston and New Orleans by coach is approximately 317 miles (511 km).
What is the best way to go from Houston to New Orleans without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel 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

08/10

US$58

09/10

US$68

Today

US$72

11/10

US$49

12/10

US$53

13/10

US$49

14/10

US$47

15/10

US$39

The cheapest trip from Houston, US to New Orleans was searched and found on 15 Oct 2025 with a price of US$39

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

You can expect to pay from US$39 to US$146 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$39, which is on 2025-10-15.

Usually Greyhound 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

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Houston to New Orleans.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Houston to New Orleans, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Houston to New Orleans.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time6h 35m	Avg priceUS$49	Daily departures12
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time9h 30m	Avg priceUS$57	Daily departures1

Will you be returning to Houston, US by bus?

Bus from New Orleans to Houston, US

You can also go to New Orleans by train

Train from Houston, US to New Orleans

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