What is the travel distance from New Orleans to Columbus?

The distance separating New Orleans and Columbus is 347 miles (559 km).

Bus New Orleans to Columbus from $76 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New Orleans to Columbus on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	9h 5m	6:10pm	Columbus, GA (Bus Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	7h 20m	5:30am	Columbus, GA (Bus Station)	Fastest

Next departures for New Orleans to Columbus on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	9h 5m	6:10pm	Columbus, GA (Bus Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	7h 20m	5:30am	Columbus, GA (Bus Station)	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:12 PM CST.

Get from New Orleans to Columbus

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $73, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

7h 20mAverage Duration

350 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound

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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.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from New Orleans to Columbus, GA 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

11/18

$81

11/19

No data

Today

$78

11/21

$94

11/22

No data

11/23

$94

11/24

$76

11/25

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The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Columbus, GA was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $76

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

You can expect to pay from $76 to $94 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Columbus, GA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $76 which is on 2025-11-24.