How far is Atlanta from New Orleans?

The distance separating Atlanta and New Orleans is 424 miles (684 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Atlanta to New Orleans leave from Atlanta Airport and arrive at Union Passenger Terminal. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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 Jackson Square, The French Quarter, Audubon Aquarium Of The Americas, Mardi Gras Carnival and Garden District.

Bus Atlanta to New Orleans from $55 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Atlanta to New Orleans on October 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		11:30pm	Atlanta Bus Station	19h 20m	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Atlanta to New Orleans on October 30
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:20am	Atlanta Bus Station	9h 15m	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
6:55am	Atlanta Bus Station	11h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
7:40pm	Atlanta Bus Station	10h 50m	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
8:05pm	Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (Domestic Terminal)	10h 25m	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to New Orleans on October 31
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:40pm	Atlanta Bus Station	10h 50m	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
12:20am	Atlanta Bus Station	9h 15m	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
6:55am	Atlanta Bus Station	11h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
8:05pm	Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (Domestic Terminal)	10h 25m	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to New Orleans on November 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:40pm	Atlanta Bus Station	10h 50m	4:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
12:20am	Atlanta Bus Station	9h 15m	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
6:55am	Atlanta Bus Station	11h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
8:05pm	Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (Domestic Terminal)	10h 25m	4:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to New Orleans on November 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:20am	Atlanta Bus Station	9h 15m	7:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
6:55am	Atlanta Bus Station	11h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
7:40pm	Atlanta Bus Station	10h 50m	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
8:05pm	Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (Domestic Terminal)	10h 25m	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to New Orleans on November 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:20am	Atlanta Bus Station	9h 15m	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
6:55am	Atlanta Bus Station	11h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
7:40pm	Atlanta Bus Station	10h 50m	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
8:05pm	Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (Domestic Terminal)	10h 25m	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to New Orleans on November 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:20am	Atlanta Bus Station	9h 15m	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
6:55am	Atlanta Bus Station	11h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
7:40pm	Atlanta Bus Station	10h 50m	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
8:05pm	Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (Domestic Terminal)	10h 25m	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to New Orleans on November 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:20am	Atlanta Bus Station	9h 15m	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
6:55am	Atlanta Bus Station	11h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
7:40pm	Atlanta Bus Station	10h 50m	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
8:05pm	Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (Domestic Terminal)	10h 25m	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Atlanta to New Orleans

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 13 hours 4 minutes and with fares starting at just $57, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

13h 4mAverage Duration

426 milesDistance

62kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$37 - $222	Average Duration10h 50m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$57 - $72	Average Duration13h 4m	CO₂ emissions 62kg CO₂e

Bus Atlanta, GA to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$68

Average bus trip duration10h 50m

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure12:20am

Distance424 miles (683 km)

Latest bus departure11:30pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,340 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.

Greyhound Atlanta New Orleans recent customer reviews

The Atlanta station employees are very very rude. Crackheads approaching the car Security rude. I promise I won't be riding Greyhound again

Faye P.

November 30, 2021

The bus drivers need to make sure that people are wearing their masks just people was sitting across from me coughing

Stephanie R.

May 4, 2021

They lost my bag my computer was on it all of the videos and pictures from my deceased fiancé

Eleishah B.

June 1, 2019

Amtrak

4/55,555 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5555 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $37

Amtrak Atlanta New Orleans recent customer reviews

First off I canceled the trip and y'all still trying to charge me

Roosevelt D.

March 8, 2024

All staff were professional and courteous.

Veronica F.

May 12, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,106 reviews

Staff4.1

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

Atlanta to New Orleans Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Atlanta and New Orleans?

Stops in Atlanta

A - Atlanta Airport

B - Doraville Tornado Bus Station

C - Atlanta Downtown Greyhound Station

D - Cleveland Ave

E - Doraville El Expreso Bus Station

Stops in New Orleans

A - Union Passenger Terminal

Frequently asked questions for your trip Atlanta, GA - New Orleans

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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

10/27

$98

10/28

$159

Today

$159

10/30

$92

10/31

$74

11/01

$68

11/02

$70

11/03

$60

The cheapest trip from Atlanta, GA to New Orleans was searched and found on Nov 3, 2025 with a price of $60

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

You can expect to pay from $60 to $159 for a bus ticket from Atlanta, GA to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $60 which is on 2025-11-03.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Atlanta 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.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Atlanta to New Orleans, get comfy and count the stars.

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

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Did you know?

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.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Will you be returning to Atlanta, GA by bus?

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