- 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
$92
Average price
$152
Fastest journey
9 h 15 m
Average duration
9 h 53 m
Buses per day
13
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 $152 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $92.
Of the 13 buses that leave Austin, TX for New Orleans, LA on Thu, Jul 16, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct buses cover the 738 km distance in an average of 9 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 15 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 the slowest buses will take 11 h 5 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 · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, and a flight costs an average of $66.
Distance: 458 miles (738 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$98 Average price Cheapest | $181 Average price | $145 Average price | $107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 51m Average total duration 11h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 10m Average total duration 18h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA costing on average $145 (€119).
A bus is $83 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA costing on average $181 (€149).
Other travel options to New Orleans, LA take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 21m.
Train takes on average 18h 40m.
Tickets start at around $98 (€80) compared to roughly $107 (€87) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9 (€7). The journey takes 11h 21m versus 7h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 20h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $85 |
The table below shows live departures for Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA buses for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 11:15 AM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 9h30 | 8:45 PM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 9h15 | 8:45 PM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 PM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 13h15 | 4:55 AM New Orleans, LA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 12h55 | 4:55 AM New Orleans, LA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 12h35 | 4:55 AM New Orleans, LA | 1 transfer | |
· +![]() | 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+ · | 9:40 PM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 15h15 | 12:55 PM New Orleans, LA | 2 transfers | |
· · | 10:20 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 14h35 | 12:55 PM New Orleans, LA | 2 transfers | |
· · · | 10:20 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 17h35 | 3:55 PM Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr) | 3 transfers | |
· | 3:05 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 15h55 | 7:00 PM New Orleans, LA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 AM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 11h45 | 8:05 PM New Orleans, LA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 AM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 11h25 | 8:05 PM New Orleans, LA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 11h05 | 8:05 PM New Orleans, LA | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA run on average 15 times per day, taking around 11h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $59 (€48) if you book in advance.
There are 2 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 9h 45m.
Distance 458 miles (738 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $59 (€48) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 9h 45m |
First bus 3:05 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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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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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.
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