What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

Philadelphia and New Orleans are 1088 miles (1754 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Philadelphia to New Orleans start their journey at Philadelphia Airport and wind up at Union Passenger Terminal. These are the main departure and arrival 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 New Orleans?

Once in New Orleans, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Jean Lafitte National Historical Park And Preserve, St. Louis Cathedral, Mardi Gras Carnival, The French Quarter and The National WWII Museum.

Bus Philadelphia to New Orleans from $131 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to New Orleans on November 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 19h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
	11:15pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 8h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	11:15pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 18h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 9h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 12h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to New Orleans on November 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:15pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 7h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 5h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 8h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	11:15pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 17h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 7h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to New Orleans on November 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:20pm	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	1d 18h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 4h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 8h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	11:15pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 7h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	11:15pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 17h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to New Orleans on November 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 11h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:10am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 6h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	11:15pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 7h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 12h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	11:15pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 17h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to New Orleans on November 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:45am	Schuylkill & Walnut	1d 6h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:10am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 6h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	11:15pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 7h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 12h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	11:15pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 17h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to New Orleans on November 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:15pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 17h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:10am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 6h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 8h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	11:15pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 7h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 7h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to New Orleans on November 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:10am	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	1d 23h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 4h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 8h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	11:15pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 7h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	11:15pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 17h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to New Orleans on November 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 7h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 4h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 8h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	11:15pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 7h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	11:15pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 17h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	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 New Orleans. The journey takes about 1 day, 13 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $97, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

26bus per day

1d 13hAverage Duration

1088 milesDistance

44kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$97 - $369	Average Duration1d 13h	CO₂ emissions 44kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$171 - $1,867	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 159kg CO₂e

Bus Philadelphia, PA to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$150

Average bus trip duration1d 13h

Number of daily buses26

Earliest bus departure2:45am

Distance1088 miles (1754 km)

Latest bus departure11:15pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,346 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

3.5/511,142 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, Greyhound, Sindbad, Infobus, Gontijo, Rider Express

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Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and New Orleans?

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Stops in New Orleans

A - Union Passenger Terminal

Frequently asked questions for your trip Philadelphia, PA - New Orleans

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$262

10/31

$249

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$300

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$196

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$161

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$160

11/05

$150

11/06

$161

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by bus only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Philadelphia to New Orleans.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia, PA 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 13h	Avg Price$150	Daily Departures26
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 6h	Avg Price$171	Daily Departures1

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