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

The distance between New York City and New Orleans by coach is approximately 1168 miles (1883 km).

How can I travel from New York City to New Orleans avoiding air travel?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. 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 York City to New Orleans from £85 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from New York City to New Orleans on 9 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 17h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	22:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 8h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	20:00	GW Bridge	1d 10h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:59	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 9h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to New Orleans on 10 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	02:50	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	08:30	New York Port Authority	1d 9h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 17h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	02:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 7h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to New Orleans on 11 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:45	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 9h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	01:05	New York Port Authority	1d 8h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	01:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 8h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	02:50	New York Port Authority	1d 15h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to New Orleans on 12 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	01:05	New York Port Authority	1d 8h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	01:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 8h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	02:50	New York Port Authority	1d 15h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	02:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 15h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to New Orleans on 13 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	08:30	New York Port Authority	1d 9h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 7h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	01:05	New York Port Authority	1d 8h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	01:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 8h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to New Orleans on 14 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:00	NYC Chinatown Lucky Star	1d 22h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	02:50	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	08:30	New York Port Authority	1d 9h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 17h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures from New York City to New Orleans on 15 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	02:50	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	08:30	New York Port Authority	1d 9h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 17h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	02:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 7h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to New Orleans on 16 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	16:30	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	1d 14h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	02:50	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	08:30	New York Port Authority	1d 9h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 17h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City 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, 14 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just £68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

43bus per day

1d 14hAverage duration

1169 milesDistance

47kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£68 - £287	Average duration1d 14h	CO₂ emissions 47kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£127 - £1,269	Average duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 171kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,359 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87359 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. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £68

Greyhound Lines, Inc. New York City New Orleans recent customer reviews

Very bad, bus in and the other one with trouble

Olivier P.

1 November 2024

very bad, was late by over 12 hours

Ruby F.

5 November 2019

Will recommend to others.

Francisco H.

25 April 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511,249 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in New York City and New Orleans?

Stops in New York City

A - New York Port Authority

B - GW Bridge

C - Chinatown

D - 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)

E - Chinatown - E Broadway

F - 34th St & 9th Ave

Stops in New Orleans

A - Union Passenger Terminal

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from New York City to New Orleans

What's the distance between New York City and New Orleans by coach?
The distance between New York City and New Orleans by coach is approximately 1168 miles (1883 km).
How can I travel from New York City to New Orleans avoiding air travel?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. 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

07/11

£173

08/11

£180

Today

£169

10/11

£158

11/11

£135

12/11

£134

13/11

£131

14/11

£133

The cheapest trip from New York City to New Orleans was searched and found on 13 Nov 2025 with a price of £131

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

You can expect to pay from £131 to £248 for a bus ticket from New York City to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £131, which is on 2025-11-13.

What's the cheapest way to go from New York City to New Orleans?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time1d 14h	Avg price£113	Daily departures43
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1d 8h	Avg price£163	Daily departures2

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