Find coaches from St. Louis to New Orleans

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Next departures from St. Louis to New Orleans on 26 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Gateway Station
New Orleans Bus StationCheapest
FlixBus
Gateway Station
New Orleans Bus StationFastest
Amtrak
Gateway Station
Union Passenger TerminalNo tags
Amtrak
Gateway Station
Union Passenger TerminalNo tags

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Get from St. Louis to New Orleans

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The journey takes about 16 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
16h 50mAverage duration
599 milesDistance
24kgCO₂ emissions

Bus St. Louis to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$104
Average bus trip duration16h 50m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure00:55
Distance599 miles
Latest bus departure23:30

St. Louis to New Orleans Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip St. Louis - New Orleans

  1. What's the distance between St. Louis and New Orleans by coach?

    The distance between St. Louis and New Orleans by coach is approximately 599 miles (966 km).

  2. How can I travel from St. Louis 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
23/10
US$98
24/10
No data
Today
US$92
26/10
US$89
27/10
US$60
28/10
US$66
29/10
US$64
30/10
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to New Orleans was searched and found on 27 Oct 2025 with a price of US$60

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

You can expect to pay from US$60 to US$377 for a bus ticket from St. Louis to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$60, which is on 2025-10-27.

Usually FlixBus 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis to New Orleans, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from St. Louis to New Orleans will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from St. Louis to New Orleans, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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 average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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