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The National WWII Museum
A major museum covering the American experience in World War II with immersive exhibits, artifacts, and multimedia installations.
Cheapest price
$61
Average price
$98
Fastest journey
9 h 40 m
Average duration
13 h 9 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
712 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dallas, 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 Dallas, TX to New Orleans, LA will cost around $98 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.
Of the 5 buses that leave Dallas, TX for New Orleans, LA on Sun, May 31, 5 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 712 km distance in an average of 13 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 40 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 20 h 55 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dallas, TX to New Orleans, LA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a flight costs an average of $54.
Distance: 442 miles (712 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$115 Average price Cheapest | $211 Average price | $163 Average price | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 23m Average total duration 10h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 25h 58m Average total duration 25h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Dallas, TX to New Orleans, LA:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dallas, TX to New Orleans, LA costing on average $163 (€131).
A bus is $97 (€78) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dallas, TX to New Orleans, LA costing on average $211 (€170).
Other travel options to New Orleans, LA take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 53m.
Train takes on average 25h 28m.
You'll arrive about -4h -28m sooner (10h 53m by bus vs 7h 25m by car) and save roughly $-13.39 (€-10.78) compared to fuel and tolls ($115 (€92) vs $101 (€82)). 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.
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 12:05PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $143 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:01AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 15h54 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $143 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $217 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:01AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 12h54 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:01AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 15h54 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $268 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 19h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $190 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $239 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $172 |
The table below shows live departures for Dallas, TX 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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· | 4:05 AM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 13h45 | 5:50 PM New Orleans, LA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:05 AM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 10h05 | 7:10 PM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Dallas Downtown | 9h40 | 7:10 PM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 1:15 PM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 15h40 | 4:55 AM New Orleans, LA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 PM Dallas, N Stemmons Fwy - Market Center (Shell gas station), TX | 13h00 | 4:55 AM New Orleans, LA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 PM Dallas Downtown | 12h30 | 4:55 AM New Orleans, LA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · | 7:00 PM Dallas Downtown | 17h55 | 12:55 PM New Orleans, LA | 2 transfers | |
· | 7:00 PM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 12h05 | 7:05 AM New Orleans, LA | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
![]() | 1:00 AM Dallas, TX | 20h55 | 9:55 PM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Dallas, TX to New Orleans, LA run on average 11 times per day, taking around 10h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $53 (€43) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 442 miles (712 km) distance in 9h 15m.
Distance 442 miles (712 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 (€43) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 9h 15m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:35 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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