What is the distance between New Orleans and New York City?

The distance separating New Orleans and New York City is 1168 miles (1883 km).

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

If you're headed to New York City from New Orleans, chances are that your bus will leave from Union Passenger Terminal and arrive at Chinatown. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in New York City?

Once in New York City, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are World Trade Center and 9/11 Memorial, The Shed, Empire State Building, Central Park and Times Square.

Bus New Orleans to New York City from $107 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for New Orleans to New York City on October 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 12h	1:05pm	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 6h	4:20am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Fastest
	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 8h	5:35pm	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 6h	3:35pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 8h	10:05pm	New York Port Authority	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to New York City on October 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 9h	7:50am	Chinatown	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 6h	4:20am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Fastest
	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 8h	5:35pm	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 12h	1:05pm	New York Port Authority	No tags
	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 8h	10:05pm	New York Port Authority	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to New York City on October 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 7h	1:55pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 6h	4:20am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Fastest
	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 8h	5:35pm	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 12h	1:05pm	New York Port Authority	No tags
	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 8h	10:05pm	New York Port Authority	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to New York City on October 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 14h	2:50pm	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 6h	3:35pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Fastest
	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 8h	5:35pm	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 12h	1:05pm	New York Port Authority	No tags
	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 8h	10:05pm	New York Port Authority	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to New York City.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$114 - $332	Average Duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 47kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$167 - $1,217	Average Duration2d 2h	CO₂ emissions 171kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from New Orleans to New York City

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $114, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

39bus per day

1d 10hAverage Duration

$114Cheapest ticket

47kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New Orleans to New York City: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$146

Average bus trip duration1d 10h

Number of daily buses39

Earliest bus departure5:10am

Distance1169 miles (1884 km)

Latest bus departure11:15pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,318 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 New Orleans New York City recent customer reviews

Greyhound, was reliable, clean and safe.

Brandon S.

August 20, 2022

Ten hour delay

William S.

August 19, 2017

Amtrak

4/55,519 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/510,920 reviews

Staff4.1

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

New Orleans to New York City Bus

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We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from New Orleans to New York City.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from New Orleans to New York City, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and New York City?

Stops in New Orleans

A - Union Passenger Terminal

Stops in New York City

A - Chinatown

B - GW Bridge

C - New York Port Authority

D - 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)

E - Chinatown - E Broadway

F - 34th St & 9th Ave

Frequently asked questions for your trip New Orleans - New York City

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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

10/14

$214

10/15

$220

Today

$284

10/17

$192

10/18

$223

10/19

$193

10/20

$128

10/21

$123

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to New York City was searched and found on Oct 21, 2025 with a price of $123

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 New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $123 to $329 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $123 which is on 2025-10-21.

About Bus Travel

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 New Orleans to New York City but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from New Orleans to New York City.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from New Orleans to New York City that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from New Orleans to New York City, 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!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from New Orleans to New York City?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 10h	Avg Price$146	Daily Departures39
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2d 2h	Avg Price$264	Daily Departures6

Will you be returning to New Orleans by bus?

Bus from New York City to New Orleans

You can also go to New York City by train

Train from New Orleans to New York City

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