How much does a bus ticket from Los Angeles to New Orleans cost?

The bus ticket price from Los Angeles to New Orleans starts at R 2 372. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Los Angeles to New Orleans is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

The average travel time between Los Angeles and New Orleans is around 1d 21h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 15h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2690 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Los Angeles and New Orleans?

The number of buses from Los Angeles to New Orleans can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 14 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Los Angeles to New Orleans by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

When taking the bus from Los Angeles to New Orleans, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

Buses travelling between Los Angeles and New Orleans leave from UCLA or Ramirez Street bus stop and arrive at Union Passenger Terminal.

Bus Los Angeles to New Orleans from R 2 333 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Los Angeles to New Orleans on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:55	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d	19:10	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	17:40	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	23:30	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	19:10	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Bus	17:40	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to New Orleans on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:05	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 22h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
	Bus	17:40	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	23:30	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	19:10	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:35	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	1d 19h	07:05	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	17:40	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to New Orleans on 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:05	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 22h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
	Bus	17:40	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	23:30	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 18h	20:20	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	17:40	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:35	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	1d 19h	07:05	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to New Orleans on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:05	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 19h	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	17:40	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	23:30	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	19:10	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:35	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	1d 19h	07:05	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	17:40	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to New Orleans on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:05	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 19h	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	17:40	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	23:30	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	19:10	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:35	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	1d 19h	07:05	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	17:40	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Los Angeles 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, 21 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 372, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

1d 21hAverage duration

2682 kmDistance

67kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 2 372 - R 8 044	Average duration1d 21h	CO₂ emissions 67kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 3 101 - R 38 531	Average duration2d 20h	CO₂ emissions 244kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and New Orleans?

Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 387 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511 390 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Los Angeles, US to New Orleans by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Los Angeles to New Orleans cost?
The bus ticket price from Los Angeles to New Orleans starts at R 2 372. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Los Angeles to New Orleans is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Los Angeles to New Orleans?
The average travel time between Los Angeles and New Orleans is around 1d 21h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 15h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2690 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Los Angeles and New Orleans?
The number of buses from Los Angeles to New Orleans can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 14 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Los Angeles to New Orleans by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Los Angeles to New Orleans?
When taking the bus from Los Angeles to New Orleans, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Los Angeles to New Orleans?
Buses travelling between Los Angeles and New Orleans leave from UCLA or Ramirez Street bus stop and arrive at Union Passenger Terminal.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

19/11

R 5 655

20/11

R 5 165

Today

R 4 844

22/11

R 4 613

23/11

R 4 212

24/11

R 2 654

25/11

R 5 112

26/11

R 5 325

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to New Orleans was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of R 2 654

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 654 to R 7 018 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 654, which is on 2025-11-24.