How far is New Orleans from Washington?

The distance separating New Orleans and Washington is 964 miles (1554 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from New Orleans to Washington leave from Union Passenger Terminal and arrive at Union Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off 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 Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, National Air and Space Museum, The White House and Georgetown.

Bus New Orleans to Washington from $129 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for New Orleans to Washington on November 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 9h	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d	11:05pm	Union Station	Fastest
	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 1h	10:20am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 22h	12:20pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	4:25pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Washington on November 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 4h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d	10:20pm	Union Station	Fastest
	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 1h	10:20am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 22h	12:20pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	4:25pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Washington on November 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d	10:20pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	9:05am	Union Station	No tags
	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 1h	10:20am	Union Station	No tags
	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	4:25pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 7h	7:55am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Washington on November 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	9:05am	Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d	10:20pm	Union Station	Fastest
	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 1h	10:20am	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 7h	7:55am	Union Station	No tags
	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	4:25pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Washington on November 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 1h	10:20am	Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d	10:20pm	Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	9:05am	Union Station	No tags
	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	4:25pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 7h	7:55am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Washington on November 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	9:05am	Union Station	Cheapest
	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d	11:05pm	Union Station	Fastest
	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 1h	10:20am	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 7h	7:55am	Union Station	No tags
	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	4:25pm	Union Station	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

965 milesDistance

39kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$88 - $342	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$169 - $1,269	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 142kg CO₂e

Bus New Orleans to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$144

Average bus trip duration1d 7h

Number of daily buses11

Earliest bus departure5:10am

Distance965 miles (1555 km)

Latest bus departure11:15pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,349 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.

Amtrak

4/55,563 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and Washington?

Stops in New Orleans

A - Union Passenger Terminal

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Frequently asked questions for your trip New Orleans - Washington, DC, US

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Best price found

11/01

$178

11/02

$172

Today

$135

11/04

$156

11/05

$159

11/06

$151

11/07

$144

11/08

$149

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 3, 2025 with a price of $135

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 Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $135 to $303 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $144 which is on 2025-11-07.

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from New Orleans to Washington, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from New Orleans to Washington will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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!

What's the cheapest way to go from New Orleans to Washington, DC, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 7h	Avg Price$144	Daily Departures11
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 6h	Avg Price$222	Daily Departures3

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