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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Gateway Station | New Orleans Bus Station | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Gateway Station | New Orleans Bus Station | Fastest |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 12:23 PM CST.
Get from St. Louis to New Orleans
The journey takes about 16 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to New Orleans?
The cheapest bus tickets from St. Louis to New Orleans start from $61. The average price for this route is around $119. 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 St. Louis to New Orleans?
The average bus trip duration from St. Louis to New Orleans is 16h 50m, covering a distance of 599 miles (966 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 45m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the St. Louis to New Orleans route?
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from St. Louis to New Orleans?
The earliest bus departs from St. Louis to New Orleans at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from St. Louis to New Orleans?
A bus trip from St. Louis to New Orleans generates an estimated 24 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 St. Louis to New Orleans?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from St. Louis to New Orleans?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to New Orleans?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from St. Louis to New Orleans was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $89To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from St. Louis to New Orleans, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $89 to $437 for a bus ticket from St. Louis to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $89 which is on 2025-12-01.
Usually FlixBus, Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
