Bus Tickets from Effingham, IL to New Orleans, LA

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Compare 2 ways to go from Effingham to New Orleans.

Average Price$127 - $229Average Duration19h 15m
26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$131 - $135Average Duration16h 10m
94kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Effingham to New Orleans

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 16 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $131, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
16h 10mAverage Duration
$131Cheapest ticket
94kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Effingham to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$142
Average bus trip duration19h 15m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure2:10am
Distance641 miles (1033 km)
Latest bus departure9:55pm

Effingham to New Orleans Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Effingham to New Orleans was searched and found on May 6, 2025 with a price of $119

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

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Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Effingham to New Orleans but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Effingham 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 Effingham to New Orleans.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Effingham to New Orleans, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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!

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.

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