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New Orleans Museum of Art
Leading art museum in City Park with major European, American, African, and contemporary collections plus a renowned sculpture garden.
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Belmont, NC to New Orleans, LA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $89. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 8h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $89, and a flight costs an average of $254.
Distance: 640 miles (1030 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$96 Average price Cheapest | $278 Average price | $183 Average price | $116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
31h 15m Average total duration 30h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 21m Average total duration Fastest 8h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 20m Average total duration 18h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Belmont, NC to New Orleans, LA:
A bus is $87 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Belmont, NC to New Orleans, LA costing on average $183 (€183).
A bus is $182 (€182) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Belmont, NC to New Orleans, LA costing on average $278 (€278).
Other travel options to New Orleans, LA take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 50m.
Bus takes on average 30h 45m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Charlotte Area Transit System | Departure Time 07:46AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 21h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $173 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 30h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $89 |
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Buses from Belmont, NC to New Orleans, LA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 30h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $89 (€89) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 640 miles (1030 km) distance in 30h 45m.
Distance 640 miles (1030 km) |
Average bus duration 30h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $89 (€89) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 30h 45m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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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 Belmont, NC 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 Belmont, NC to New Orleans, LA buses use the Charlotte, W 4th St (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 Belmont, NC 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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