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The National WWII Museum
World-class museum covering the American experience in World War II with immersive exhibits, artifacts, and restored aircraft. One of the city's most important cultural attractions.



Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
1h 25m
Average duration
1h 38m
Buses per day
3
Distance
124 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to New Orleans, LA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 1m.
You'll arrive about -1h -23m sooner (1h 42m by bus vs 1h 19m by car) and save roughly $-9.98 (€-8.21) compared to fuel and tolls ($25 (€21) vs $15 (€13)). 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 FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
The table below shows live departures for Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA buses for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:40 AM Biloxi, Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (Transit Center), MS | 1h50 | 5:30 AM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:10 PM Biloxi, Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (Transit Center), MS | 1h40 | 4:50 PM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:40, the last at 21:15. The fastest bus covers the 65 miles (105 km) distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 65 miles (105 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 3:40 AM |
Last bus 9:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 42 days |
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Most Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA buses use the Biloxi, Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (Transit Center) to New Orleans, LA station pair. Use this guide to compare Gulfport, MS 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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