How much is the bus ticket from New Orleans to Cincinnati?

The cheapest bus tickets from New Orleans to Cincinnati start at R 1 757. The average price for this route is around R 2 485. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from New Orleans to Cincinnati?

The average bus journey time from New Orleans to Cincinnati is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 1139 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 18h 35m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the New Orleans to Cincinnati route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New Orleans to Cincinnati?

The earliest bus departs from New Orleans to Cincinnati at 06:55. And the latest bus departs at 23:15.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New Orleans to Cincinnati?

A bus trip from New Orleans to Cincinnati produces an estimated 28 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus New Orleans to Cincinnati from R 1 638 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from New Orleans to Cincinnati on 1 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:15	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 3h	03:25	Cincinnati Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from New Orleans to Cincinnati on 2 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:20	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 7h	17:05	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Cheapest
	Bus	08:20	New Orleans Bus Station	18h 35m	03:55	Cincinnati Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	13:15	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 3h	17:15	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:15	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 3h	03:25	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:20	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 7h	17:15	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Cincinnati on 3 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	13:15	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 3h	17:15	Cincinnati Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	08:20	New Orleans Bus Station	18h 35m	03:55	Cincinnati Bus Station	Fastest

Next departures from New Orleans to Cincinnati on 4 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	08:20	New Orleans Bus Station	18h 35m	03:55	Cincinnati Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	13:15	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 3h	17:15	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Cincinnati on 6 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:20	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 7h	17:05	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Cheapest
	Bus	08:20	New Orleans Bus Station	18h 35m	03:55	Cincinnati Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	13:15	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 3h	17:15	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:15	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 3h	03:25	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:20	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 7h	17:15	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Cincinnati on 7 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	08:20	New Orleans Bus Station	18h 35m	03:55	Cincinnati Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	13:15	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 3h	17:15	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:15	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 3h	03:25	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:20	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 7h	17:05	Cincinnati (Downtown)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:20	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 7h	17:15	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Cincinnati on 8 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	08:20	New Orleans Bus Station	18h 35m	03:55	Cincinnati Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	13:15	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 3h	17:15	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:15	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 3h	03:25	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:20	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 7h	17:05	Cincinnati (Downtown)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:20	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 7h	17:15	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 1:04 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from New Orleans to Cincinnati

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Cincinnati. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 757, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1d 3hAverage duration

1139 kmDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 757 - R 5 860	Average duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 3 292 - R 7 590	Average duration1d 12h	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and Cincinnati?

Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Stops in Cincinnati

A
Greyhound Station
1005 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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B
Northland Blvd
290-322 Northland Blvd, Springdale, OH 45246, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 519 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi2.5

Based on 87519 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 757

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from New Orleans to Cincinnati by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from New Orleans to Cincinnati?
The cheapest bus tickets from New Orleans to Cincinnati start at R 1 757. The average price for this route is around R 2 485. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from New Orleans to Cincinnati?
The average bus journey time from New Orleans to Cincinnati is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 1139 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 18h 35m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the New Orleans to Cincinnati route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New Orleans to Cincinnati?
The earliest bus departs from New Orleans to Cincinnati at 06:55. And the latest bus departs at 23:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New Orleans to Cincinnati?
A bus trip from New Orleans to Cincinnati produces an estimated 28 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

30/01

R 3 094

31/01

R 3 326

Today

R 3 061

02/02

R 2 904

03/02

R 3 996

04/02

R 3 839

05/02

R 2 176

06/02

R 2 267

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Cincinnati was searched and found on 05 Feb 2026 with a price of R 2 176

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 Cincinnati as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 2 176 to R 4 451 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Cincinnati based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 176, which is on 2026-02-05.