What is the distance between Newark and New Orleans?

Newark and New Orleans are 1161 miles (1873 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to New Orleans from Newark, chances are that your bus will depart from Penn Station and arrive at Union Passenger Terminal. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off 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 Mardi Gras Carnival, Garden District, The Cabildo, New Orleans School of Cooking and City Park.

Bus Newark to New Orleans from $122 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Newark to New Orleans on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00am	Newark Penn Station	1d 6h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:50pm	Newark Penn Station	1d 9h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:35pm	Newark Penn Station	1d 12h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:35pm	Newark Penn Station	1d 19h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Newark 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, 8 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $117, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1d 8hAverage Duration

1167 milesDistance

47kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$117 - $334	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 47kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$172 - $1,753	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 170kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Newark and New Orleans?

Stops in Newark

A
Penn Station
1 Raymond Plaza West, Newark, NJ 07102
B
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Greyhound

3.5/587,393 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,422 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 Newark, NJ to New Orleans by bus

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

Best price found

11/22

$294

11/23

$265

Today

$352

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$220

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$228

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$122

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$163

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The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to New Orleans was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $122

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

You can expect to pay from $122 to $379 for a bus ticket from Newark, NJ to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $122 which is on 2025-11-27.