How far is Albany from New Orleans?

The distance between the two cities is 1258 miles (2029 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Albany to New Orleans leave from SUNY Collins Circle and arrive at Union Passenger Terminal. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in New Orleans?

Once in New Orleans, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Jean Lafitte National Historical Park And Preserve, The Cabildo, City Park, New Orleans Museum Of Art (NOMA) and Audubon Aquarium Of The Americas.

Bus Albany to New Orleans from $130 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Albany to New Orleans on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 10h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Albany to New Orleans on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 10h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 12h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d 16h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 22h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	2d 2h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for Albany to New Orleans on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d 16h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 10h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 13h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 12h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 22h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for Albany to New Orleans on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 10h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 13h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 12h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 22h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d 16h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to New Orleans on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 10h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 13h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 12h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 22h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d 16h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to New Orleans on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 22h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 10h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 13h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 12h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d 16h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to New Orleans on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:20pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 18h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 12h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 13h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:00pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 13h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 22h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Albany to New Orleans

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 1 day, 16 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $121, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

1d 16hAverage Duration

1256 milesDistance

51kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$121 - $522	Average Duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 51kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$186 - $1,532	Average Duration1d 21h	CO₂ emissions 184kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Albany and New Orleans?

Stops in Albany

A
SUNY Collins Circle
1400 Washington Ave (Student Association Building, Bus Stop is at Collins Circle), Albany, NY 12206
B
Albany Airport
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C
Greyhound Station
34 Hamilton St, Albany, NY 12207, USA
D
Bethlehem Center
402-408 US-9W, Glenmont, NY 12077, USA
E
Beckers Corner
117 Lasher Rd, Selkirk, NY 12158, USA
F
Crossgates Mall
1 Crossgates Mall Rd (overflow lot off Crossgates Mall Road opposite JC Penney near Access Road), Albany, NY 12205, 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

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,439 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Albany, NY to New Orleans by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

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$380

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$384

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$397

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$247

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$355

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$244

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$324

11/29

$429

The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to New Orleans was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $244

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

You can expect to pay from $244 to $466 for a bus ticket from Albany, NY to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $244 which is on 2025-11-27.