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

The cheapest coach tickets from Indianapolis to New Orleans start from £88. The average price for this route is around £128. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Indianapolis to New Orleans?

The average bus journey time from Indianapolis to New Orleans is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 713 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 22h 10m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Indianapolis to New Orleans route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus , Amtrak .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Indianapolis to New Orleans?

The earliest bus departs from Indianapolis to New Orleans at 03:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.

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

A bus journey from Indianapolis to New Orleans produces an estimated 29 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Indianapolis to New Orleans?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to New Orleans?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Indianapolis to New Orleans from £93 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Indianapolis to New Orleans on 2 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:30	Downtown Transit Center	1d 7h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	20:10	Indianapolis Bus Station	22h 40m	17:50	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	15:50	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 2h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	18:25	Downtown Transit Center	23h 30m	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Indianapolis to New Orleans on 3 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:30	Downtown Transit Center	1d 7h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	11:25	Indianapolis Bus Station	22h 10m	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	10:50	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 5h	15:47	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
	03:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 2h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	18:25	Downtown Transit Center	23h 30m	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Indianapolis to New Orleans on 4 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:30	Downtown Transit Center	1d 17h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
	11:25	Indianapolis Bus Station	22h 10m	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	10:50	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 5h	15:47	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
	03:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 2h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	18:25	Downtown Transit Center	23h 30m	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Indianapolis to New Orleans on 5 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	20:10	Indianapolis Bus Station	22h 40m	17:50	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:25	Indianapolis Bus Station	19h 20m	05:45	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	10:50	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 5h	15:47	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
	03:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 2h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	03:15	Downtown Transit Center	1d 3h	05:45	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Indianapolis to New Orleans on 6 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:30	Downtown Transit Center	1d 7h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:25	Indianapolis Bus Station	19h 20m	05:45	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	10:50	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 5h	15:47	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
	03:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 2h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	03:15	Downtown Transit Center	1d 3h	05:45	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Indianapolis to New Orleans on 8 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	20:10	Indianapolis Bus Station	22h 40m	17:50	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:25	Indianapolis Bus Station	19h 20m	05:45	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	10:50	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 5h	15:47	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
	03:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 2h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	03:15	Downtown Transit Center	1d 3h	05:45	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Indianapolis to New Orleans on 9 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:30	Downtown Transit Center	1d 7h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:25	Indianapolis Bus Station	19h 20m	05:45	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	10:50	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 5h	15:47	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
	03:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 2h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	18:25	Downtown Transit Center	23h 30m	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Indianapolis 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, 2 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just £88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

1d 2hAverage duration

713 milesDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£88 - £350	Average duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£133 - £473	Average duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Indianapolis and New Orleans?

Stops in Indianapolis

A
Greyhound Amtrak Station
350 S Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
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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

FlixBus

3.5/511,500 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,620 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Indianapolis to New Orleans

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Indianapolis to New Orleans?
The cheapest coach tickets from Indianapolis to New Orleans start from £88. The average price for this route is around £128. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Indianapolis to New Orleans?
The average bus journey time from Indianapolis to New Orleans is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 713 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 22h 10m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Indianapolis to New Orleans route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Amtrak.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Indianapolis to New Orleans?
The earliest bus departs from Indianapolis to New Orleans at 03:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Indianapolis to New Orleans?
A bus journey from Indianapolis to New Orleans produces an estimated 29 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Indianapolis to New Orleans?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Indianapolis to New Orleans?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to New Orleans?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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

30/11

£209

01/12

£220

Today

£163

03/12

£114

04/12

£105

05/12

£104

06/12

£103

07/12

£94

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to New Orleans was searched and found on 7 Dec 2025 with a price of £94

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

You can expect to pay from £94 to £453 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £94, which is on 2025-12-07.

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.