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

The bus ticket price from Sacramento to New Orleans starts at R 2 832. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to New Orleans?

The average travel time between Sacramento and New Orleans is around 2d 6h, although the fastest bus will take about 2d 1h. This is the time it takes to travel the 3029 km that separates the two cities.

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

The number of buses from Sacramento to New Orleans can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Sacramento to New Orleans by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Sacramento to New Orleans?

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

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

Buses travelling between Sacramento and New Orleans leave from Greyhound Sacramento Station or Old Sacramento and arrive at Union Passenger Terminal.

Bus Sacramento to New Orleans from R 2 297 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Sacramento to New Orleans on 4 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	21:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 12h	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	15:15	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 1h	19:10	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	07:05	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 3h	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	09:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 5h	17:50	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	07:05	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 6h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to New Orleans on 5 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	07:05	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 6h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
	15:15	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 1h	19:10	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	07:15	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 12h	21:40	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	07:05	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 3h	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	09:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 5h	17:50	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to New Orleans on 6 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	21:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 12h	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	15:15	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 1h	19:10	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	07:05	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 3h	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	09:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 5h	17:50	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	07:05	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 6h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to New Orleans on 7 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	21:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 12h	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	15:15	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 1h	19:10	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	07:15	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 12h	21:40	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	07:05	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 3h	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	09:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 5h	17:50	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Sacramento 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 2 days, 6 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 832, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

2d 6hAverage duration

3026 kmDistance

76kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 2 832 - R 9 051	Average duration2d 6h	CO₂ emissions 76kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 5 733 - R 51 198	Average duration3d 3h	CO₂ emissions 275kg CO₂e

Bus Sacramento, US to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceR 5 094

Average bus trip duration2d 6h

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure07:05

Distance3026 km

Latest bus departure21:55

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55 563 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587 349 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511 179 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

Sacramento to New Orleans Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Sacramento and New Orleans?

Stops in Sacramento

A - Greyhound Sacramento Station

B - Old Sacramento

C - Fruitridge Rd

Stops in New Orleans

A - Union Passenger Terminal

Frequently asked questions on the trip Sacramento, US - New Orleans

How much does a bus ticket from Sacramento to New Orleans cost?
The bus ticket price from Sacramento to New Orleans starts at R 2 832. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to New Orleans?
The average travel time between Sacramento and New Orleans is around 2d 6h, although the fastest bus will take about 2d 1h. This is the time it takes to travel the 3029 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Sacramento and New Orleans?
The number of buses from Sacramento to New Orleans can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Sacramento to New Orleans by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Sacramento to New Orleans?
When taking the bus from Sacramento to New Orleans, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sacramento to New Orleans?
Buses travelling between Sacramento and New Orleans leave from Greyhound Sacramento Station or Old Sacramento 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

01/11

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02/11

R 6 670

Today

R 4 790

04/11

R 2 297

05/11

R 2 874

06/11

R 3 601

07/11

R 3 175

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The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to New Orleans was searched and found on 04 Nov 2025 with a price of R 2 297

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 297 to R 21 964 for a bus ticket from Sacramento, US to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 297, which is on 2025-11-04.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Sacramento to New Orleans while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Sacramento, US to New Orleans?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time2d 6h	Avg priceR 5 094	Daily departures4
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time3d 3h	Avg priceR 11 443	Daily departures1

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