How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to New Orleans start from $116. The average price for this route is around $171. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

The average bus trip duration from Philadelphia to New Orleans is 1d 13h, covering a distance of 1086 miles (1752 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 4h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to New Orleans route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 27 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to New Orleans at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

A bus trip from Philadelphia to New Orleans generates an estimated 44 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87435 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Philadelphia to New Orleans from $144 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to New Orleans on December 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 8h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 4h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 10h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 20h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 11h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to New Orleans on December 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:05pm	Cherry Hill Mall	1d 11h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 4h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 10h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 20h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 8h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to New Orleans on December 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 4h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 8h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 10h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 20h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
	Bus	8:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	1d 10h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to New Orleans on December 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 11h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 4h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 8h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 10h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 20h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to New Orleans on December 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 11h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 4h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 8h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 10h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 20h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to New Orleans on December 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 11h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 4h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 8h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 10h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 20h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to New Orleans on December 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 20h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 4h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 8h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 10h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 7h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia 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, 13 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $116, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

27bus per day

1d 13hAverage Duration

1086 milesDistance

44kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$116 - $398	Average Duration1d 13h	CO₂ emissions 44kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$171 - $1,867	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 159kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and New Orleans?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,444 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

3.5/511,684 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, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to New Orleans by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to New Orleans?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to New Orleans start from $116. The average price for this route is around $171. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to New Orleans?
The average bus trip duration from Philadelphia to New Orleans is 1d 13h, covering a distance of 1086 miles (1752 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 4h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to New Orleans route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 27 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to New Orleans?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to New Orleans at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to New Orleans?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to New Orleans generates an estimated 44 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to New Orleans?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87435 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to New Orleans?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Philadelphia to New Orleans?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to New Orleans?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/19

$195

12/20

$451

Today

$421

12/22

$269

12/23

$265

12/24

$213

12/25

$216

12/26

$242

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to New Orleans was searched and found on Dec 19, 2025 with a price of $195

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

You can expect to pay from $195 to $536 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $213 which is on 2025-12-24.