Cheapest price
$65
Average price
$66
Fastest journey
6 h 10 m
Average duration
6 h 18 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
510 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Houston, 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 Houston, TX to New Orleans, LA will cost around $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $65.
Of the 10 buses that leave Houston, TX for New Orleans, LA on Wed, Jun 25, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 25 the direct buses cover the 510 km distance in an average of 6 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 10 m .
On Wed, Jun 25 the slowest buses will take 6 h 30 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 Houston, TX to New Orleans, LA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg.
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
---|---|---|
€67 Average price | €56 Average price Cheapest | €137 Average price |
7h 23m Average duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 0m Average duration 9h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:30 PM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Shell), TX | 6h30 | 8:00 PM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:50 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 6h10 | 8:00 PM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:05 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 7h30 | 1:35 AM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
Wednesday, June 25 | |||||
![]() | 5:15 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 7h25 | 12:40 PM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 7h40 | 5:40 PM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect |
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Distance 316 miles (510 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $52 (€42) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 6h 0m |
First bus 06:15 |
Last bus 20:20 |
Find the best buses between Houston, TX and New Orleans, LA with Omio's travel partners FlixBus, Greyhound and Megabus from $43 (€35). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.
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