How far is Jacksonville from New Orleans?

The distance separating Jacksonville and New Orleans is 504 miles (812 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Jacksonville to New Orleans leave from W Forsyth St and arrive at Union Passenger Terminal. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your 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, Audubon Zoo, New Orleans Museum Of Art (NOMA), The National WWII Museum and Mardi Gras Carnival.

Bus Jacksonville to New Orleans from $85 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Jacksonville to New Orleans on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:25pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	20h 30m	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	4:15pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	14h 15m	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	15h 40m	10:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	4:15pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:05pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 1h	10:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Jacksonville to New Orleans on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	15h 40m	10:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	4:15pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	14h 15m	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:25pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	20h 30m	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	4:15pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:05pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 1h	10:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Jacksonville to New Orleans on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:15pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
	Bus	4:15pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	14h 15m	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	15h 40m	10:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:25pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	20h 30m	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Jacksonville to New Orleans on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:15pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	14h 15m	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:25pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	20h 30m	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	4:15pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:05pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 1h	10:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Jacksonville 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 20 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

20h 30mAverage Duration

502 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$74 - $221	Average Duration20h 30m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$222 - $3,380	Average Duration2d 6h	CO₂ emissions 73kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Jacksonville and New Orleans?

Stops in Jacksonville

A
W Forsyth St
1111 W Forsyth St, Jacksonville, FL 32204, USA
B
Jacksonville Amtrak Station
3570 Clifford Ln, Jacksonville, FL 32209, USA
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C
Kings Avenue Station
1003 Kings Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32207
D
JRTC Greyhound Bus Station
111 W. Forsyth St, Jacksonville, FL 32202, USA

Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 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 Jacksonville New Orleans recent customer reviews

Two of my buses we're so hot my baby soaks through his clothes and sweat I had to pay full price for my 1 week old son and he was not allowed to sit in his carseat I had to carry him the entire time on top of carrying all of our luggage and his empty car seat I hope I don't ever have to ride yalls buses again this was terrible

Stacey P.

October 20, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Jacksonville, FL to New Orleans by bus

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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

11/24

$182

11/25

$176

Today

$176

11/27

$142

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11/30

$158

12/01

$146

The cheapest trip from Jacksonville, FL to New Orleans was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $142

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

You can expect to pay from $142 to $183 for a bus ticket from Jacksonville, FL to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $142 which is on 2025-11-27.