How far is New Orleans from Newark by coach?

The journey from Newark to New Orleans by coach covers an approximate distance of 1161 miles (1873 km).

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

You can choose the coach to travel 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 Newark to New Orleans from £96 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Newark to New Orleans on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	20:50	Newark Penn Station	1d 9h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	21:35	Newark Penn Station	1d 12h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	21:35	Newark Penn Station	1d 19h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures from Newark to New Orleans on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	21:35	Newark Penn Station	1d 12h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:00	Newark Penn Station	1d 6h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	20:50	Newark Penn Station	1d 9h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	21:35	Newark Penn Station	1d 19h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Newark 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, 8 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just £91, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1d 8hAverage duration

1161 milesDistance

47kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£91 - £299	Average duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 47kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£135 - £1,373	Average duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 170kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Newark and New Orleans?

Stops in Newark

A
Penn Station
1 Raymond Plaza West, Newark, NJ 07102
B
Newark Liberty International Airport
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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

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,425 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Newark, NJ to New Orleans

How far is New Orleans from Newark by coach?
The journey from Newark to New Orleans by coach covers an approximate distance of 1161 miles (1873 km).
What is the best way to go from Newark to New Orleans without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel 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

22/11

£231

23/11

£208

Today

£276

25/11

£338

26/11

£179

27/11

£96

28/11

£128

29/11

No data

The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to New Orleans was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £96

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

You can expect to pay from £96 to £341 for a bus ticket from Newark, NJ to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £96, which is on 2025-11-27.