How far is New York City from New Orleans?

About 1168 miles (1883 km) separate New York City and New Orleans.

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

Most of the buses traveling from New York City to New Orleans leave from Chinatown and arrive at Union Passenger Terminal. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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 The Cabildo, Audubon Aquarium Of The Americas, Mardi Gras Carnival, Louisiana Children's Museum and City Park.

Bus New York City to New Orleans from $87 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for New York City to New Orleans on October 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 17h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 8h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:45pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 9h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	10:35pm	GW Bridge	1d 11h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to New Orleans on October 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 8h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	1:05am	New York Port Authority	1d 8h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:30am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 8h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	2:50am	New York Port Authority	1d 15h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to New Orleans on October 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:30pm	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	2d	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	1:05am	New York Port Authority	1d 8h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:30am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 8h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	2:50am	New York Port Authority	1d 15h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to New Orleans on October 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 18h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:30am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 7h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	1:05am	New York Port Authority	1d 8h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	1d 9h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to New Orleans on October 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:30pm	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	1d 14h	4:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:50am	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	1d 9h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	4:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 18h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for New York City to New Orleans on November 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:00pm	New York (Hudson Yards)	1d 22h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:50am	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	7:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	1d 10h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 8h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 18h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for New York City to New Orleans on November 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:15am	GW Bridge	1d 13h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:45am	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	1d 9h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 17h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for New York City to New Orleans on November 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:45pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 9h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:50am	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	1d 9h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 17h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City 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, 14 hours and with fares starting at just $87, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

39bus per day

1d 14hAverage Duration

1175 milesDistance

47kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$87 - $383	Average Duration1d 14h	CO₂ emissions 47kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$163 - $1,629	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 171kg CO₂e

Bus New York City to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$145

Average bus trip duration1d 14h

Number of daily buses39

Earliest bus departure1:05am

Distance1175 miles (1894 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,337 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 Lines, Inc. New York City New Orleans recent customer reviews

Very bad, bus in and the other one with trouble

Olivier P.

November 1, 2024

very bad, was late by over 12 hours

Ruby F.

November 5, 2019

Will recommend to others.

Francisco H.

April 25, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511,082 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 York City to New Orleans Bus

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

Stops in New York City

A - Chinatown

B - New York Port Authority

C - GW Bridge

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

E - Chinatown - E Broadway

F - 34th St & 9th Ave

Stops in New Orleans

A - Union Passenger Terminal

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

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

Best price found

10/25

$211

10/26

$199

Today

$194

10/28

$196

10/29

$180

10/30

$179

10/31

$167

11/01

$145

The cheapest trip from New York City to New Orleans was searched and found on Nov 1, 2025 with a price of $145

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

You can expect to pay from $145 to $279 for a bus ticket from New York City to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $145 which is on 2025-11-01.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from New York City to New Orleans.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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

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 York City to New Orleans that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from New York City to New Orleans while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 14h	Avg Price$145	Daily Departures39
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 8h	Avg Price$210	Daily Departures2

Will you be returning to New York City by bus?

Bus from New Orleans to New York City

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