What is the travel distance from Austin to New Orleans?

The distance between the two cities is 459 miles (740 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Austin to New Orleans start their journey at Greyhound Station and wind up at Union Passenger Terminal. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into 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 Mardi Gras Carnival, City Park, Audubon Zoo, The French Quarter and Jean Lafitte National Historical Park And Preserve.

Bus Austin to New Orleans from $56 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Austin to New Orleans on November 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:50pm	Austin South Congress	18h 5m	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
	4:20pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	12h 40m	4:00am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:15pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	15h 25m	12:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	4:00pm	Downtown Austin	13h	4:00am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:35pm	Downtown Austin	15h 5m	12:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Austin to New Orleans on November 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:05pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	10h	11:05pm	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:05am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	15h 40m	6:45pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	9:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	11h 20m	8:20pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:35pm	Downtown Austin	14h 5m	12:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	4:20pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	12h 40m	5:00am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Austin to New Orleans on November 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:15am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	9h 30m	8:45pm	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:30am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	17h 5m	8:35pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	4:20pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	12h 40m	5:00am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25pm	Downtown Austin	15h 15m	12:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:15pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	14h 25m	12:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Austin to New Orleans on November 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:15am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	9h 30m	8:45pm	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:05am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	16h 5m	7:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + FlixBus	3:30am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	16h 50m	8:20pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	1:05pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	10h	11:05pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	4:20pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	12h 40m	5:00am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Austin to New Orleans on November 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:15am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	9h 30m	8:45pm	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:05am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	16h 5m	7:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	9:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	11h 20m	8:20pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:35pm	Downtown Austin	14h 5m	12:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	5:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	11h 15m	5:00am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Austin 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 14 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

14h 5mAverage Duration

447 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$45 - $191	Average Duration14h 5m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$80 - $133	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 67kg CO₂e

Bus Austin, TX, US to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$69

Average bus trip duration14h 5m

Number of daily buses17

Earliest bus departure2:05am

Distance447 miles (720 km)

Latest bus departure11:10pm

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,144 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.

FlixBus Austin New Orleans recent customer reviews

It was clean and comfortable, and a lot less stressful than flying! The bus driver was amazing. She announced our stops very clearly. A lot of riders were confused about where to sit, because the seats weren't numbered.

Sandra P.

April 13, 2024

Greyhound

3.5/587,346 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 Austin New Orleans recent customer reviews

The first bus from austin to houston was cancelled and i was rescheduled for 12 hours later. Then that bus was about 3 hours late and when i got to houston i had to wait another 4 hours for a different bus that went to lafayette and then new orleans instead of being a straight shot. My bus arrived in new orleans nearly one day late, causing miss work one day and be late the next. The employees were helpful for the most part, but one specific loud worker with a terrible attitude snapped at me and told me i was in the wrong line and i had to wait. Luckily i went and asked the woman at the desk because i then found out that the bus i had been told wasnt mine was in fact the bus i needed to get on. Fortunately the bus hadnt left because they had been done boarding for at least 5 minutes.

Anthony P.

March 27, 2020

Most power outlets I tried, did not work. Some seats and windows dirty like gum by the side bar. I had a broken chair that wouldn’t stop leaning all the way back when I’m not trying to do that. Our tickets have numbers on it and there were a lot of confusion with others if that’s a seat number so I ended up moving my bus seat 3 times in my first bus because people be like that’s my seat number but there’s no seat arrangement and staff doesn’t enforce the “by number ticket” rule.

Rene H.

October 31, 2018

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi2.3

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, Sindbad, Infobus, Gontijo, Rider Express

Austin to New Orleans Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Austin and New Orleans?

Stops in Austin

A - Greyhound Station

B - Airport Blvd

C - Brazos St

D - Ben White Bd & I-35

Stops in New Orleans

A - Union Passenger Terminal

Frequently asked questions for your trip Austin, TX, US - New Orleans

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

Best price found

10/30

$101

10/31

$81

Today

$74

11/02

$68

11/03

$72

11/04

No data

11/05

$60

11/06

$60

The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to New Orleans was searched and found on Nov 5, 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 Austin, TX, US to New Orleans, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $60 to $133 for a bus ticket from Austin, TX, US 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 2025-11-05.

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Bus Travel Tips

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

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Austin to New Orleans that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Austin, TX, 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 Time14h 5m	Avg Price$69	Daily Departures17
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 2h	Avg Price$93	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Austin, TX, US by bus?

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