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

The cheapest bus tickets from New Orleans to Philadelphia start at R 2 251. The average price for this route is around R 3 619. 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 Philadelphia?

The average bus journey time from New Orleans to Philadelphia is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 1753 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the New Orleans to Philadelphia route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 25 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak .

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

The earliest bus departs from New Orleans to Philadelphia at 05:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:15.

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

A bus trip from New Orleans to Philadelphia produces an estimated 44 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from New Orleans to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New Orleans to Philadelphia?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from New Orleans to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak , with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New Orleans to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus New Orleans to Philadelphia from R 1 893 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from New Orleans to Philadelphia on 10 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:15	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 11h	11:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	21:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 4h	02:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	21:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 8h	06:45	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:15	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 14h	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	18:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 20h	15:10	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Philadelphia on 11 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:00	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 23h	13:20	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	21:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 5h	03:35	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	08:05	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 6h	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:15	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 14h	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	13:00	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 10h	00:40	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Philadelphia on 12 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	21:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 8h	06:45	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	11:30	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 4h	16:42	30th Street Station	Fastest
	09:30	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 6h	16:42	30th Street Station	No tags
	08:05	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 6h	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	13:00	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 10h	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Philadelphia on 13 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	18:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 19h	14:30	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	Cheapest
	11:30	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 4h	16:42	30th Street Station	Fastest
	09:30	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 6h	16:42	30th Street Station	No tags
	08:05	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 6h	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	13:00	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 10h	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Philadelphia on 14 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	21:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 4h	02:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	CheapestFastest
	09:30	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 6h	16:42	30th Street Station	No tags
	08:05	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 6h	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	08:05	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 6h	15:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	09:30	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 6h	16:42	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Philadelphia on 15 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	18:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 19h	14:30	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	21:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 4h	02:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	09:30	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 6h	16:42	30th Street Station	No tags
	08:05	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 6h	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:15	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 14h	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Philadelphia on 16 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:15	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 20h	20:35	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	21:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 4h	02:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	08:05	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 6h	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:15	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 14h	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	13:00	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 10h	00:40	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New Orleans to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 251, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25bus per day

1d 11hAverage duration

1753 kmDistance

44kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 2 251 - R 7 971	Average duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 44kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 890 - R 28 777	Average duration2d	CO₂ emissions 159kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and Philadelphia?

Stops in New Orleans

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

A
Philadelphia Airport
Map
B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page Map
C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
Map
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
Map
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
Map
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA
Map

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 492 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Amtrak

4/55 723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New Orleans to Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia?
The cheapest bus tickets from New Orleans to Philadelphia start at R 2 251. The average price for this route is around R 3 619. 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 Philadelphia?
The average bus journey time from New Orleans to Philadelphia is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 1753 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the New Orleans to Philadelphia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 25 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New Orleans to Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from New Orleans to Philadelphia at 05:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New Orleans to Philadelphia?
A bus trip from New Orleans to Philadelphia produces an estimated 44 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from New Orleans to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New Orleans to Philadelphia?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from New Orleans to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New Orleans to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

08/01

R 2 772

09/01

R 3 777

Today

R 3 853

11/01

R 3 634

12/01

R 2 881

13/01

R 2 839

14/01

R 2 822

15/01

R 2 839

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 08 Jan 2026 with a price of R 2 772

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 Philadelphia, PA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 2 772 to R 13 166 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 822, which is on 2026-01-14.

Usually Amtrak 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.