- Must visit
New Orleans Museum of Art
Leading art museum in City Park with major European, American, African, and contemporary collections plus a renowned sculpture garden.
Cheapest price
$178
Average price
$178
Fastest journey
1 d 6 h 55 m
Average duration
1 d 6 h 55 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
1653 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Albuquerque, NM to New Orleans, LA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Albuquerque, NM to New Orleans, LA will cost around $178 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $178.
Of the 1 buses that leave Albuquerque, NM for New Orleans, LA on Mon, Jul 27, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 27 the direct buses cover the 1653 km distance in an average of 1 d 6 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 6 h 55 m .
On Mon, Jul 27 the slowest buses will take 1 d 6 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Albuquerque, NM to New Orleans, LA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $160. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $160, and a train costs an average of $236.
Distance: 1027 miles (1653 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$205 Average price Cheapest | $709 Average price | $416 Average price |
31h 30m Average total duration 31h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42h 3m Average total duration 41h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 35m Average total duration Fastest 7h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Albuquerque, NM to New Orleans, LA:
A bus is $210 (€210) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albuquerque, NM to New Orleans, LA costing on average $416 (€416).
A bus is $504 (€504) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albuquerque, NM to New Orleans, LA costing on average $709 (€709).
Other travel options to New Orleans, LA take longer:
Bus takes on average 31h 0m.
Train takes on average 41h 33m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 40h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $256 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 31h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $222 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 40h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $201 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 33h55 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 30h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $178 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 31h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $165 |
The table below shows live departures for Albuquerque, NM to New Orleans, LA buses for tomorrow, Monday, July 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:00 PM Albuquerque, NM | 30h55 | 6:55 PM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Albuquerque, NM to New Orleans, LA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 31h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $160 (€160) but you can travel from only $150 (€150) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 1027 miles (1653 km) distance in 30h 55m.
Distance 1027 miles (1653 km) |
Average bus duration 31h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $160 (€160) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 30h 55m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 4 days |
Discover the best of New Orleans, LA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect New Orleans, LA trip today.
Leading art museum in City Park with major European, American, African, and contemporary collections plus a renowned sculpture garden.
Powerful museum using immersive exhibits to explain World War II through personal stories, artifacts, and major military history.
Smithsonian-affiliated museum devoted to Southern art, design, and culture in a contemporary warehouse district setting.
The city’s most famous neighborhood, packed with historic architecture, music, courtyards, and essential New Orleans street life.
Lively public square facing St. Louis Cathedral, ideal for architecture, performers, and a classic introduction to the city.
Vast urban park with oak groves, lagoons, museums, and trails, offering one of the best green escapes in New Orleans.
A hearty Creole rice dish with sausage, chicken, and seafood. It reflects Spanish, French, and local influences central to New Orleans cooking.
A rich Louisiana stew usually made with roux, okra or filé, and seafood or sausage. It is a signature dish of Creole and Cajun tradition.
A classic po' boy is a French bread sandwich stuffed with fried shrimp, oysters, or roast beef. It is one of the city's most iconic everyday foods.
Celebrated Creole restaurant famous for gumbo z'herbes, turtle soup, and jazz brunch in an elegant Garden District mansion.
Casual landmark for classic po' boys and fried seafood. Expect a lively, old-school New Orleans atmosphere near the French Quarter.
Historic coffee stand best known for beignets and chicory café au lait. It is busy, informal, and one of the city's essential stops.
Moderate for U.S. cities: hotels can be pricey in peak season, but food and transit are reasonable for tourists.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars, 10-15% for taxis, and spare change or $1 at cafes for good service.
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Most Albuquerque, NM to New Orleans, LA buses use the Albuquerque, 1st St SW (Greyhound Bus Station) to New Orleans, LA station pair, with some services arriving at Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr). Use this guide to compare Albuquerque, NM and New Orleans, LA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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