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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.
Cheapest price on Oct 29
$194
Average ticket price on Oct 29
$204
Fastest journey on Oct 29
1 d 17 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Oct 29
1 d 18 h 58 m
Buses on Oct 29
9
Distance
2686 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Los Angeles, CA 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 Los Angeles, CA to New Orleans, LA will cost around $204 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $194.
It's difficult to get from Los Angeles, CA to New Orleans, LA without transferring at least once.
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Buses from Los Angeles, CA to New Orleans, LA run on average 7 times per day, taking around 42h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $125 but you can travel from only $57 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 1669 miles (2686 km) distance in 38h 5m.
Distance 1669 miles (2686 km) |
Average bus duration 42h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $125 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 38h 5m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Los Angeles, CA to New Orleans, LA.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 52h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $168 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 41h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $380 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 75h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $178 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 74h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 75h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $178 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 74h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 41h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $318 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 44h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $213 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 48h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 44h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 48h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 43h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 45h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $183 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 41h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $171 |
The table below shows live departures for Los Angeles, CA to New Orleans, LA buses for today, Wednesday, October 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· · · | 5:40 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 44h15 | 3:55 PM Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr) | 3 transfers | |
· · | 5:40 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 41h15 | 12:55 PM New Orleans, LA | 2 transfers | |
· · · | 8:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 43h20 | 5:50 PM New Orleans, LA | 3 transfers | |
· | 11:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 41h30 | 7:00 PM New Orleans, LA | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus+ · · | 1:25 AM Los Angeles, Exposition Blvd / South Sepulveda Blvd, CA | 74h20 | 4:45 AM New Orleans, LA | 5 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 1:40 AM Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore, CA | 74h05 | 4:45 AM New Orleans, LA | 5 transfers | |
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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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Most Los Angeles, CA to New Orleans, LA buses use the Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union 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 Los Angeles, CA and New Orleans, LA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) is 1 km from Los Angeles city centre. Public transport options include:
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court and various dining options available.
Wi-Fi available in main waiting areas. ATMs are aTMs available near main concourse.
Ticket office support is available at Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station).
Available at Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station): Station fully accessible with elevators and ramps.
Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes is 1 km from Los Angeles city centre. Public transport options include:
Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes. ATMs are available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes.
Ticket office support is available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes.
Available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes: The station is accessible to people with disabilities.
Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore is 19 km from Los Angeles city centre. Public transport options include:
Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore. ATMs are available at Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore.
Ticket office support is available at Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore.
Available at Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore: Basic accessibility features available for buses.
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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