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The cheapest and fastest buses from Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA
Showing times and prices for Jan 16
Cheapest price
$93
Average price
$108
Fastest journey
9 h 30 m
Average duration
10 h 41 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
738 km
Cheap tickets
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 $108 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $93.
Fast buses
Of the 15 buses that leave Austin, TX for New Orleans, LA on Fri, Jan 16, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jan 16 the direct buses cover the 738 km distance in an average of 10 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 30 m .
On Fri, Jan 16 the slowest buses will take 11 h 35 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.
FlixBus11:00AM9h45
Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX08:45PMNew Orleans, LA
$931One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus11:15AM9h30
Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX08:45PMNew Orleans, LA
$931One-way
0 transfers
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Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX07:10PMNew Orleans, LA
$1091One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus08:40AM11h40
Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX08:20PMNew Orleans, LA
$1101One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus05:05PM11h55
Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX05:00AMNew Orleans, LA
$1101One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus11:15AM9h30
Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX08:45PMNew Orleans, LA
$931One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus11:00AM9h45
Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX08:45PMNew Orleans, LA
$931One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus05:45PM11h15
Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX05:00AMNew Orleans, LA
$1111One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus09:00AM11h20
Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX08:20PMNew Orleans, LA
$1111One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus05:25PM11h35
Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX05:00AMNew Orleans, LA
$1101One-way
1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA
Omio 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 €34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, and a flight costs an average of €70.
Distance: 458 miles (738 km)
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€63 Average price Cheapest | €165 Average price | €156 Average price |
11h 55m Average total duration 11h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 11m Average total duration 18h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $89 |
Live departures
Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA buses for today, Thursday, January 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 6:59 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 PM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 13h20 | 11:00 AM New Orleans, LA | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 13h00 | 11:00 AM New Orleans, LA | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 12h40 | 11:00 AM New Orleans, LA | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, January 16 | |||||
| FlixBus+undefined · undefined · undefined | 3:40 AM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 18h15 | 9:55 PM Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr) | 3 transfers | |
| FlixBus+undefined · undefined | 3:40 AM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 15h00 | 6:40 PM New Orleans, LA | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus+undefined · undefined · undefined | 3:55 AM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 18h00 | 9:55 PM Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr) | 3 transfers | |
| FlixBus+undefined · undefined | 3:55 AM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 14h45 | 6:40 PM New Orleans, LA | 2 transfers | |
| undefined · undefined · undefined | 4:20 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 14h20 | 6:40 PM New Orleans, LA | 2 transfers | |
| undefined · undefined · undefined · undefined | 4:20 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 17h35 | 9:55 PM Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr) | 3 transfers | |
| undefined · undefined | 9:05 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 16h05 | 1:10 AM New Orleans, LA | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 PM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 12h00 | 2:20 AM New Orleans, LA | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 PM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 11h40 | 2:20 AM New Orleans, LA | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 11h20 | 2:20 AM New Orleans, LA | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 5:00 PM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 9h45 | 2:45 AM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:15 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 9h30 | 2:45 AM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA
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Buses from Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA run on average 13 times per day, taking around 11h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:05, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 458 miles (738 km) distance in 9h 45m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 458 miles (738 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 9h 45m |
First bus 02:05 |
Last bus 23:00 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA start from as low as $42 (€34) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $78 (€63) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 13 daily trains from Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA with 1 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 9h 45m but the average duration is 11h 25m
Train Operators
- Travel from Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA with FlixBus and Greyhound
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is FlixBus.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX and arrive in New Orleans, LA
- First train typically departs at 02:05 AM and the last at 11:00 PM
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound from Austin, TX to New Orleans, LAYou can travel by bus between Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA with FlixBus, Greyhound for as low as $42 (€34). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
9h 45m
Cheapest Price
$53 (€43)
FlixBus frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
Greyhound
About
Greyhound Lines, Inc. is a prominent American intercity bus transportation provider, established in 1914. It operates the largest intercity bus network in the United States, also extending services to Canada and Mexico. Greyhound is known for offering affordable and reliable long-distance travel, connecting major cities and rural communities across North America. The company's buses are equipped with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and extra legroom to enhance passenger comfort. Greyhound is a subsidiary of Flix SE, which also owns FlixBus, and together they offer an extensive network of over 1,600 destinations.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
15h 35m
Cheapest Price
$56 (€45)
Greyhound frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
Additional luggage
$15 per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed.
FAQs: Bus from Austin, TX to 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.
Cheap bus tickets from Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA can start from as little as $64 (€51) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA is $126 (€102); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA bus travel time is 9 h 50 min for the 458 mile (738 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA leaves at 2: 05AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last bus from Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA leaves at 11: 55PM.
Yes, there is 1 direct bus a day from Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA with FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
For the journey from Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA you can take a bus with FlixBus or Greyhound. Be sure to check out all possible bus companies that offer services to New Orleans, LA from Austin, TX on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
The cheapest month to travel from Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA by bus is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to New Orleans, LA from Austin, TX including taking a train, bus or flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA:
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA for bus providers FlixBus and Greyhound.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in New Orleans, LA are:
- French Quarter, a historic district known for its vibrant nightlife, colorful buildings, and rich cultural heritage
- Jackson Square, a historic park in the heart of the French Quarter surrounded by iconic landmarks and street performers
- St. Louis Cathedral, a stunning example of French Gothic architecture and the oldest continuously active Roman Catholic cathedral in the United States
- Garden District, a picturesque neighborhood famous for its well-preserved antebellum mansions and lush gardens
- National WWII Museum, an extensive museum offering immersive exhibits and artifacts detailing the American experience in World War II.
The best things to do in New Orleans, LA include:
- Preservation Hall, enjoy traditional New Orleans jazz performances in an intimate and historic setting
- Audubon Park, relax in this beautiful urban park featuring walking paths, a zoo, and a golf course
- Frenchmen Street, experience the vibrant music scene with live performances in numerous bars and clubs
- Steamboat Natchez, take a scenic cruise along the Mississippi River on an authentic paddlewheel steamboat
- City Park, explore this expansive park with botanical gardens, an art museum, and outdoor activities.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus providers FlixBus and Greyhound.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA depends on the bus providers:
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA, follow these tips:
Start your search now and compare ticket prices to find the best deal!
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA:
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA:
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA. The following conditions apply:
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA with the following bus providers: FlixBus and Greyhound
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA with the following bus providers: FlixBus and Greyhound.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA with the following bus companies: FlixBus and Greyhound.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA
Austin
New Orleans
The major bus station for departures in Austin is Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza) for your trip from Austin to New Orleans.
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Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd
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The major bus station for arrivals in New Orleans is New Orleans, LA. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at New Orleans, LA for your trip to New Orleans from Austin.
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Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr)
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