How far is Washington from New Orleans?

Washington and New Orleans are 964 miles (1554 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Washington to New Orleans leave from Union Station and arrive at Union Passenger Terminal. These are the most popular 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 The National WWII Museum, Mardi Gras Carnival, Audubon Aquarium Of The Americas, New Orleans Streetcars and Jean Lafitte National Historical Park And Preserve.

Bus Washington to New Orleans from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Washington to New Orleans on October 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		10:45pm	Union Station	1d 7h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		10:45pm	Union Station	1d 18h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for Washington to New Orleans on October 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:00am	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	1d 21h	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:45pm	Union Station	1d 2h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	3:40am	Union Station	1d 2h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:45pm	Union Station	1d 7h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	7:15am	Union Station	1d 2h	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to New Orleans on October 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:45pm	Union Station	1d 7h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:15am	Union Station	1d	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	3:40am	Union Station	1d 2h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:45pm	Union Station	1d 2h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	3:40am	Union Station	1d 13h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for Washington to New Orleans on October 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:45pm	Union Station	1d 18h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:15am	Union Station	1d	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	3:40am	Union Station	1d 2h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:45pm	Union Station	1d 2h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:45pm	Union Station	1d 7h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to New Orleans on October 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:45pm	Union Station	1d 2h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:15am	Union Station	1d	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	3:40am	Union Station	1d 2h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d 22h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	10:10pm	Union Station	1d 8h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to New Orleans on October 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:50am	Scarborough - 55 Town Centre Court	4h 25m	4:15pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	Cheapest
7:30am	Scarborough	4h 15m	11:45am	Kanata	Fastest
12:15am	Scarborough	4h 45m	5:00am	St-Laurent	No tags
11:50am	Scarborough - 55 Town Centre Court	4h 25m	4:15pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags
7:30am	Scarborough	5h	12:30pm	St-Laurent	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to New Orleans.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$78 - $302	Average Duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$161 - $747	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 142kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud 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, 15 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

1d 15hAverage Duration

$78Cheapest ticket

39kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington, DC, US to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$127

Average bus trip duration1d 15h

Number of daily buses12

Earliest bus departure2:40am

Distance973 miles (1569 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,304 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.

Greyhound Washington New Orleans recent customer reviews

It was an adventure especially the first couple of stretches and when the bus was lit on fire.

Stuart C.

September 1, 2019

The bus from Richmond to Atlanta arrived 3h late. So I’ve missed the bus to New Orléans, I’m still traveling and will arrive 12h later. I don’t understand why the bus left Charlotte one hour late; the bus was ready, cleaned and the new driver was there. Globally, the buses are fridges during the night, may be it help the driver to stay awake? It’s awful for us, we can’t have rest and we are frozen. The driver between Richmond and Charlotte didn’t speak, she was yelping on us.

Maryvonne L.

October 25, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/510,814 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, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Washington to New Orleans Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Washington to New Orleans.

Bus service from Washington to New Orleans will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Washington to New Orleans, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Washington and New Orleans?

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Stops in New Orleans

A - Union Passenger Terminal

Frequently asked questions for your trip Washington, DC, US - New Orleans

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/06

$180

10/07

$107

Today

$190

10/09

$170

10/10

$153

10/11

$130

10/12

$116

10/13

$136

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to New Orleans was searched and found on Oct 7, 2025 with a price of $107

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

You can expect to pay from $107 to $238 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $116 which is on 2025-10-12.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Washington to New Orleans, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Washington to New Orleans while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US 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 15h	Avg Price$127	Daily Departures12
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 3h	Avg Price$207	Daily Departures2

Will you be returning to Washington, DC, US by bus?

Bus from New Orleans to Washington, DC, US

You can also go to New Orleans by train

Train from Washington, DC, US to New Orleans

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