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Bus Alexandria to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Bus Alexandria to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$40
Average bus trip duration5h 40m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure2:15 AM
Distance169 miles (271 km)
Latest bus departure10:15 AM

Alexandria to New Orleans Buses

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Information on this bus route

Daily Departures2
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures2:15AM - 10:15AM
Minimum Price$28
Average Ticket Price$40
Minimum Trip Duration5h25m
Average Bus Trip Duration5h40m
Distance169 miles (271 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Alexandria - New Orleans

The bus is the best choice to get to New Orleans without a car. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. You also have the option of using carpooling services.

Traveling from Alexandria to New Orleans takes around 5h 40m on average, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 5h 25m. This is the time it takes to travel the 169 miles (272 km) that separate the two cities.

About 169 miles (272 km) separate Alexandria and New Orleans.

You can choose from 2 travel times and travel with Greyhound. The number of buses from Alexandria to New Orleans can differ depending on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Alexandria to New Orleans a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 2:15 AM and ending at 10:15 AM.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, choose the bus. $40 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to New Orleans from Alexandria.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Alexandria to New Orleans is $40. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $40 to $50, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Once in New Orleans, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are New Orleans Museum Of Art (NOMA), Canal Street, New Orleans School of Cooking, The French Quarter and The National WWII Museum.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Alexandria to New Orleans.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Alexandria to New Orleans, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Alexandria to New Orleans will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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