- 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
$139
Average price
$145
Fastest journey
1 d 2 h 20 m
Average duration
1 d 7 h 41 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
1513 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Detroit, MI 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 Detroit, MI to New Orleans, LA will cost around $145 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $139.
It's difficult to get from Detroit, MI to New Orleans, LA without transferring at least once.
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· · · Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Detroit, MI to New Orleans, LA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $83. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $83, and a train costs an average of $194.
Distance: 940 miles (1513 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$223 Average price | $394 Average price | $210 Average price Cheapest | $216 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
27h 26m Average total duration 26h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25h 22m Average total duration 24h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Detroit, MI to New Orleans, LA:
A flight is $13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Detroit, MI to New Orleans, LA costing on average $223.
A flight is $184 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detroit, MI to New Orleans, LA costing on average $394.
Other travel options to New Orleans, LA take longer:
Train takes on average 24h 52m.
Bus takes on average 26h 56m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 26h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 28h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 26h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 35h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 45h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $143 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 42h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $139 |
The table below shows live departures for Detroit, MI to New Orleans, LA buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· · | 7:30 PM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 35h00 | 5:30 AM New Orleans, LA | 2 transfers | |
· · · | 7:55 PM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 45h00 | 3:55 PM Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr) | 4 transfers | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
· | 7:15 AM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 26h20 | 8:35 AM New Orleans, LA | 1 transfer | |
· | 1:50 PM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 28h00 | 4:50 PM New Orleans, LA | 1 transfer | |
· · | 4:20 PM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 26h30 | 5:50 PM New Orleans, LA | 2 transfers | |
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Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Detroit, MI to New Orleans, LA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 26h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $127 but you can travel from only $83 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 940 miles (1513 km) distance in 26h 20m.
Distance 940 miles (1513 km) |
Average bus duration 26h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $127 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 26h 20m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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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Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport -> Canal Street, New Orleans, LA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Detroit, MI 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 Detroit, MI to New Orleans, LA buses use the Detroit, Greyhound Terminal 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 Detroit, MI and New Orleans, LA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Detroit, Greyhound Terminal is 1 km from Detroit city centre. Public transport options include:
Detroit, Greyhound Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Fast food and coffee shops available.
Free Wi-Fi available in waiting areas. ATMs are aTM located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Detroit, Greyhound Terminal.
Available at Detroit, Greyhound Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Detroit, Greyhound Terminal: Wheelchair accessible facilities available.
New Orleans, LA is 1 km from New Orleans city centre. Public transport options include:
New Orleans, LA has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at New Orleans, LA. ATMs are available at New Orleans, LA.
Ticket office support is available at New Orleans, LA.
Available at New Orleans, LA: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New Orleans, LA: Station is wheelchair accessible.
Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr) is 1 km from New Orleans city centre. Public transport options include:
Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several fast food outlets nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr). ATMs are available at Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr).
Ticket office support is available at Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr).
Available at Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr): Wheelchair accessible entrance and facilities.
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