What is the distance between Los Angeles and New Orleans?

Los Angeles and New Orleans are 1668 miles (2690 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to New Orleans from Los Angeles, chances are that your bus will depart from UCLA and arrive at Union Passenger Terminal. These are the most popular 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 New Orleans Streetcars, Jackson Square, New Orleans Museum Of Art (NOMA), Audubon Aquarium Of The Americas and Louisiana Children's Museum.

Bus Los Angeles to New Orleans from $131 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to New Orleans on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:40pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
	Bus	5:40pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	12:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 18h	8:20pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:55pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 1h	8:20pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to New Orleans on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 19h	12:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:40pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	12:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	7:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	1d 19h	7:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:40pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to New Orleans on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 19h	12:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:40pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	12:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	7:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	1d 19h	7:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:40pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to New Orleans on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 22h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
	Bus	5:40pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	12:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 19h	7:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	7:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:40pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to New Orleans on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 22h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
	Bus	5:40pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	12:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 17h	7:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	1d 19h	7:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:40pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles 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 1 day, 21 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $134, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

1d 21hAverage Duration

1663 milesDistance

67kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$134 - $452	Average Duration1d 21h	CO₂ emissions 67kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$175 - $2,164	Average Duration2d 20h	CO₂ emissions 244kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and New Orleans?

Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, 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

3.5/587,391 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 Los Angeles New Orleans recent customer reviews

The worse experience ever

Brieone D.

July 31, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,413 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 Los Angeles, US to New Orleans by bus

What is the distance between Los Angeles and New Orleans?
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What are the best sights and things to do in New Orleans?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$272

11/22

$306

Today

$283

11/24

$149

11/25

$287

11/26

$299

11/27

$233

11/28

$259

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to New Orleans was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $149

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

You can expect to pay from $149 to $384 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $149 which is on 2025-11-24.