- 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 on Oct 14
$65
Average ticket price on Oct 14
$69
Fastest journey on Oct 14
9 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Oct 14
11 h 34 m
Buses on Oct 14
12
Distance
738 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Austin, TX 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 Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $65.
On Wed, Oct 14, we found 12 buses from Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA, including 2 direct services.
On Wed, Oct 14 the direct buses cover the 738 km distance in an average of 11 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 25 m .
On Wed, Oct 14 the slowest buses will take 13 h 15 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.
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FlixBus · FlixBusBuses from Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA run on average 13 times per day, taking around 11h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $52 (€44) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:05, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 458 miles (738 km) distance in 8h 35m.
Distance 458 miles (738 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $52 (€44) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 35m |
First bus 3:05 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 20h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $57 |
The table below shows live departures for Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA buses for today, Tuesday, October 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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· +![]() | 4:40 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 14h25 | 7:05 AM New Orleans, LA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 9:25 PM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 15h30 | 12:55 PM New Orleans, LA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 9:25 PM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 18h30 | 3:55 PM Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr) | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 9:40 PM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 15h15 | 12:55 PM New Orleans, LA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 9:40 PM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 18h15 | 3:55 PM Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr) | 3 transfers | |
· · | 10:30 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 14h25 | 12:55 PM New Orleans, LA | 2 transfers | |
· · · | 10:30 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 17h25 | 3:55 PM Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr) | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 11:30 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 20h50 | 8:20 PM New Orleans, LA | 2 transfers | |
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· · | 3:40 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 16h40 | 8:20 PM New Orleans, LA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 9h40 | 8:45 PM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 9h25 | 8:45 PM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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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Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport -> Canal Street, New Orleans, LA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at New Orleans, LA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA buses use the Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza) 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 Austin, TX and New Orleans, LA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza) is 4 km from Austin city centre. Public transport options include:
Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza). ATMs are available at Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza).
Ticket office support is available at Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza).
Available at Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza): Ramps available for wheelchair access.
Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd. ATMs are available at Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd.
Ticket office support is available at Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd.
Available at Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd: Bus stop accessible from the road.
Austin, South Congress Transit Center is 5 km from Austin city centre. Public transport options include:
Austin, South Congress Transit Center has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Austin, South Congress Transit Center. ATMs are available at Austin, South Congress Transit Center.
Ticket office support is available at Austin, South Congress Transit Center.
Available at Austin, South Congress Transit Center: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Austin, South Congress Transit Center: The station is accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
New Orleans, LA is 1 km from New Orleans city centre. Public transport options include:
New Orleans, LA has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at New Orleans, LA. ATMs are available at New Orleans, LA.
Ticket office support is available at New Orleans, LA.
Available at New Orleans, LA: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New Orleans, LA: Station is wheelchair accessible.
Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr) is 1 km from New Orleans city centre. Public transport options include:
Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several fast food outlets nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr). ATMs are available at Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr).
Ticket office support is available at Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr).
Available at Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr): Wheelchair accessible entrance and facilities.
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