How far is Houston from New Orleans by coach?

The journey from New Orleans to Houston by coach covers an approximate distance of 317 miles (511 km).

Is there a way to reach Houston from New Orleans without flying?

To travel from New Orleans to Houston without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus New Orleans to Houston from US$32 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from New Orleans to Houston on 13 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
17:55	New Orleans Bus Station	7h 30m	01:25	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
23:00	New Orleans Bus Station	5h 40m	04:40	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	Fastest
06:10	New Orleans Bus Station	7h 5m	13:15	Houston Bus Station	No tags
05:55	New Orleans Bus Station	6h 5m	12:00	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
08:50	New Orleans Bus Station	9h 5m	17:55	Houston Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Houston on 14 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:10	New Orleans Bus Station	7h 5m	13:15	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
23:00	New Orleans Bus Station	5h 40m	04:40	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	Fastest
08:50	New Orleans Bus Station	9h 5m	17:55	Houston Bus Station	No tags
05:55	New Orleans Bus Station	6h 5m	12:00	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
17:55	New Orleans Bus Station	7h 30m	01:25	Houston Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Houston on 15 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:10	New Orleans Bus Station	7h 5m	13:15	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
05:55	New Orleans Bus Station	6h 5m	12:00	Downtown Gray & Smith	Fastest
08:50	New Orleans Bus Station	9h 5m	17:55	Houston Bus Station	No tags
14:15	New Orleans Bus Station	6h 20m	20:35	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
17:55	New Orleans Bus Station	7h 30m	01:25	Houston Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Houston on 16 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:10	New Orleans Bus Station	7h 5m	13:15	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
23:00	New Orleans Bus Station	5h 40m	04:40	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	Fastest
08:50	New Orleans Bus Station	9h 5m	17:55	Houston Bus Station	No tags
07:40	New Orleans Bus Station	6h 35m	14:15	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
17:55	New Orleans Bus Station	7h 30m	01:25	Houston Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Houston on 17 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:10	New Orleans Bus Station	7h 5m	13:15	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
23:00	New Orleans Bus Station	5h 40m	04:40	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	Fastest
08:50	New Orleans Bus Station	9h 5m	17:55	Houston Bus Station	No tags
07:40	New Orleans Bus Station	6h 35m	14:15	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
17:55	New Orleans Bus Station	7h 30m	01:25	Houston Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Houston on 18 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:10	New Orleans Bus Station	7h 5m	13:15	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
23:00	New Orleans Bus Station	5h 40m	04:40	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	Fastest
08:50	New Orleans Bus Station	9h 5m	17:55	Houston Bus Station	No tags
05:55	New Orleans Bus Station	6h 5m	12:00	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
17:55	New Orleans Bus Station	7h 30m	01:25	Houston Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New Orleans to Houston

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$40 - US$112	Average duration6h 55m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average priceUS$57 - US$69	Average duration9h 18m	CO₂ emissions 46kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from New Orleans to Houston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 6 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just US$40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

6h 55mAverage duration

US$40Cheapest ticket

12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New Orleans to Houston, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$51

Average bus trip duration6h 55m

Number of daily buses15

Earliest bus departure04:55

Distance297 miles

Latest bus departure23:00

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/510,860 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 10860 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 Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at US$47

FlixBus New Orleans Houston recent customer reviews

Loved the fact that they were on time and all stops were smooth along with a very smooth a fast ride. Made it early actually which was amazing! Bad thing the bus driver was kind of rude. We are all adults and should be able to talk as long as it’s kept at a low tone. But to expect us to be in total silence or get put off the bus was a little extreme. Other than that great experience.

Kelly N.

12 November 2024

Not good

The B.

21 May 2025

Didn’t enjoy it because I got to my destination 2 hours later.

Dank J.

14 May 2025

Greyhound

3.5/587,312 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

According to 34 reviews, Greyhound received a 3-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the departure location, but some complained about the cleanliness. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$40

Greyhound Lines, Inc. New Orleans Houston recent customer reviews

It got there in the end , so that’s good. I had a seat to myself, so that’s good. The seat was at the back beside the toilet , which stank all the way from New Orleans to Houston. Disgusting The bus was late getting into NO. It lost more time on route which meant it was over 2 hours late getting in, which meant I have had to reschedule an appointment. Not really a great experience.

Alexander M.

5 September 2025

It was the worst travel I’ve ever had , too noisy , Driver was very rude , and too many stops

Donna M.

2 October 2019

Got to the station at 5:30 ready for departure at 6:25pm to only be told that the bus is running 3 hours late. Horrible

Leonardo R.

16 March 2018

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

New Orleans to Houston Bus

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Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and Houston?

Stops in New Orleans

A - Union Passenger Terminal

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

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

How far is Houston from New Orleans by coach?
The journey from New Orleans to Houston by coach covers an approximate distance of 317 miles (511 km).
Is there a way to reach Houston from New Orleans without flying?
To travel from New Orleans to Houston without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. 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

09/10

US$64

10/10

US$121

Today

US$60

12/10

US$60

13/10

US$52

14/10

US$46

15/10

US$41

16/10

US$38

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Houston, US was searched and found on 16 Oct 2025 with a price of US$38

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

You can expect to pay from US$38 to US$146 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$38, which is on 2025-10-16.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from New Orleans to Houston but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

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

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 New Orleans to Houston.

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Did you know?

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

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!

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

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time6h 55m	Avg priceUS$51	Daily departures15
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time9h 18m	Avg priceUS$57	Daily departures1

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