How far is Birmingham from New Orleans?

The distance separating Birmingham and New Orleans is 313 miles (504 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Birmingham to New Orleans leave from Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station and arrive at Union Passenger Terminal. These are the main pick-up and drop-off 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 New Orleans School of Cooking, The Cabildo, Mardi Gras Carnival, Louisiana Children's Museum and Canal Street.

Bus Birmingham to New Orleans from $72 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Birmingham to New Orleans on November 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:30pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	15h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
7:35pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	13h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
10:40pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	18h 15m	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to New Orleans on November 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:35pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	13h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
7:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	10h 25m	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
2:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	14h 30m	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
2:30pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	15h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
10:40pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	18h 15m	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to New Orleans on November 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:35pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	13h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
7:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	10h 25m	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
2:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	14h 30m	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
2:30pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	15h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
10:40pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	18h 15m	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to New Orleans on November 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:30pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	15h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
7:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	10h 25m	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
2:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	14h 30m	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
7:35pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	13h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
10:40pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	18h 15m	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to New Orleans on November 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:35pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	13h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
7:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	10h 25m	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
2:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	14h 30m	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
2:30pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	15h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
10:40pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	18h 15m	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to New Orleans on November 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:40pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	18h 15m	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
7:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	10h 25m	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
2:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	14h 30m	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
2:30pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	15h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
7:35pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	13h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Birmingham 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 8 hours 9 minutes and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

8h 9mAverage Duration

312 milesDistance

46kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$57 - $206	Average Duration14h 30m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$39 - $48	Average Duration8h 9m	CO₂ emissions 46kg CO₂e

Bus Birmingham, US to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$86

Average bus trip duration14h 30m

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure2:25am

Distance312 miles (503 km)

Latest bus departure10:40pm

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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.

Amtrak

4/55,562 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Customers appreciated the overall ride and friendly service, despite experiencing delays. Some users mentioned a 2-3 hour delay due to unforeseen circumstances but acknowledged that it was not within the company's control. Additionally, free snacks were provided during these delays. However, there were concerns about vaping in bathrooms affecting allergies for some passengers.

Amtrak Birmingham New Orleans recent customer reviews

They can’t control an engine breaking down in front of them. 2-3 hour delay. But that is not y’all’s fault. They supplied some free snacks. Folks were friendly.

Richard D R.

May 21, 2024

I enjoyed not having to drive and disliked the vaping in the bathrooms which made my allergies bad.

Crystal J.

April 8, 2024

I missed the train departure

Toni S.

November 10, 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and New Orleans?

Stops in Birmingham

A - Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station

B - McDonald's - Birmingham

Stops in New Orleans

A - Union Passenger Terminal

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$125

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$129

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$103

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$95

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$92

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$94

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$82

11/07

$80

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

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by bus only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Birmingham to New Orleans.

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

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.

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

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Birmingham, US - New Orleans

How far is Birmingham from New Orleans?

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

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

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About Bus Travel

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