Bus Tickets from Washington (DC), US to New Orleans

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 30 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: May 31 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 30 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: May 31 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 30 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: May 31 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 30 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 1 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 30 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.
    Arrival time: May 31 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to New Orleans.

Average Price$96 - $287Average Duration1d 8h
39kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$201 - $1,470Average Duration1d 3h
142kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to New Orleans

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 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $96, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day
1d 8hAverage Duration
$96Cheapest ticket
39kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$138
Average bus trip duration1d 8h
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure3:35am
Distance962 miles (1551 km)
Latest bus departure10:40pm

Washington to New Orleans Bus

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

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05/27
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05/28
$168
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05/30
$200
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06/02
$91
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington to New Orleans was searched and found on Jun 2, 2025 with a price of $91

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

You can expect to pay from $91 to $286 for a bus ticket from Washington to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $91 which is on 2025-06-02.

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

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