- Must visit
The National WWII Museum
A major museum covering the American experience in World War II with immersive exhibits, artifacts, and multimedia installations.
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
117 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Baton Rouge, LA 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 Baton Rouge, LA to New Orleans, LA will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 15 buses that leave Baton Rouge, LA for New Orleans, LA on Sun, May 31, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 117 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 1 h 20 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Baton Rouge, LA to New Orleans, LA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a bus costs an average of $16.
Distance: 72 miles (117 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about -1h -10m sooner (1h 28m by bus vs 1h 18m by car) and save roughly $-7.35 (€-5.92) compared to fuel and tolls ($24 (€20) vs $17 (€14)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound, FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
The table below shows live departures for Baton Rouge, LA to New Orleans, LA buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 3:35 AM Baton Rouge, Florida Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), LA | 1h20 | 4:55 AM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:35 AM Baton Rouge, Florida Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), LA | 1h30 | 7:05 AM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:05 AM Baton Rouge, Florida Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), LA | 2h00 | 8:05 AM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Baton Rouge, Florida Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), LA | 1h25 | 12:55 PM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 PM Baton Rouge, Florida Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), LA | 1h20 | 1:40 PM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Baton Rouge, Florida Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), LA | 2h45 | 4:45 PM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:15 PM Baton Rouge, Baton Roug Chevron Station | 2h30 | 4:45 PM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:35 PM Baton Rouge, College Dr (Park & Ride), LA | 2h10 | 4:45 PM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:50 PM Baton Rouge, Florida Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), LA | 1h20 | 7:10 PM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 PM Baton Rouge, Florida Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), LA | 1h20 | 8:05 PM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Baton Rouge, Florida Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), LA | 1h20 | 8:20 PM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:25 PM Baton Rouge, Florida Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), LA | 1h20 | 8:45 PM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Baton Rouge, LA to New Orleans, LA run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:40, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 72 miles (117 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 72 miles (117 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 3:40 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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A major museum covering the American experience in World War II with immersive exhibits, artifacts, and multimedia installations.
The city’s leading fine arts museum, known for European, American, African, and contemporary collections in City Park.
A respected museum focused on art from the American South, featuring modern and contemporary works and regional perspectives.
The city’s most famous historic district, loved for architecture, music, balconies, and a lively street atmosphere.
A world-famous entertainment street known for nonstop energy, neon lights, and a classic New Orleans nightlife scene.
A picturesque neighborhood of grand historic homes, oak-lined streets, and one of the city’s best walking areas.
A rich Louisiana stew made with a dark roux, the holy trinity of vegetables, and usually seafood or sausage. It is one of the city’s most iconic Creole dishes.
A seasoned rice dish cooked with meat or seafood, tomatoes in the Creole style, and spices. It reflects the city’s French, Spanish, and African influences.
Square French-style doughnuts served hot and heavily dusted with powdered sugar. They are a classic New Orleans sweet and coffee companion.
A landmark Garden District restaurant known for refined Creole cuisine, elegant service, and a historic setting. Famous for jazz brunch and classic local dishes.
A popular Warehouse District restaurant specializing in Cajun-inspired pork, boudin, and hearty Louisiana cooking in a lively rustic space.
A long-running Uptown seafood spot best known for oysters, oyster loaf, and classic local seafood plates in an old-school tiled dining room.
Moderate by U.S. city standards. Food ranges widely; hotels surge during Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, and major events.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants and bars; 20%+ for great service. USD 1-2 per bag for bell staff, USD 2-5 for housekeeping daily, and round up or tip 10-15% for taxis.
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