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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Columbia - New Orleans

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

About 599 miles (965 km) separate Columbia and New Orleans.

If you're headed to New Orleans from Columbia, chances are that your bus will leave from Columbia Bus Station and arrive at Union Passenger Terminal. These are the main 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.

Once in New Orleans, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, New Orleans Streetcars, Canal Street and New Orleans Museum Of Art (NOMA).

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Columbia and New Orleans!

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

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach 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 Columbia to New Orleans.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Columbia to New Orleans.

Did you know?

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.

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!

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

Will you be returning to Columbia by bus?

Bus from New Orleans to Columbia

You can also go to New Orleans by train

Train from Columbia to New Orleans

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