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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 Aug 29
$68
Average ticket price on Aug 29
$68
Fastest journey on Aug 29
5 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
5 h 5 m
Buses on Aug 29
1
Distance
351 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Natchitoches, LA 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 Natchitoches, LA to New Orleans, LA will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
On Sat, Aug 29, we found 1 buses from Natchitoches, LA to New Orleans, LA, including 1 direct services.
On Sat, Aug 29 the direct buses cover the 351 km distance in an average of 5 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .
On Sat, Aug 29 the slowest buses will take 5 h 5 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 Natchitoches, LA to New Orleans, LA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $68 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 5h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, while a bus costs an average of $68.
Distance: 218 miles (351 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$68 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about -2h -11m sooner (5h 5m by bus vs 3h 54m by car) and save roughly $-16.80 (€-13.62) compared to fuel and tolls ($68 (€55) vs $51 (€41)). 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 USA | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $61 |
The table below shows live departures for Natchitoches, LA to New Orleans, LA buses for tomorrow, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:05 PM Natchitoches, LA | 5h05 | 7:10 PM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Natchitoches, LA to New Orleans, LA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $68 (€55) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 10:50, the last at 14:05. The fastest bus covers the 218 miles (351 km) distance in 5h 5m.
Distance 218 miles (351 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€55) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 5h 5m |
First bus 10:50 AM |
Last bus 2:05 PM |
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Leading art museum in City Park with major European, American, African, and contemporary collections plus a renowned sculpture garden.
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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.
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Celebrated Creole restaurant famous for gumbo z'herbes, turtle soup, and jazz brunch in an elegant Garden District mansion.
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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 Natchitoches, LA to New Orleans, LA buses use the Natchitoches, Texas St (Bayou Soul) to New Orleans, LA station pair. Use this guide to compare Natchitoches, LA and New Orleans, LA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Natchitoches, Texas St (Bayou Soul) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Natchitoches, Texas St (Bayou Soul). ATMs are available at Natchitoches, Texas St (Bayou Soul).
Ticket office support is available at Natchitoches, Texas St (Bayou Soul).
Available at Natchitoches, Texas St (Bayou Soul): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Natchitoches, Texas St (Bayou Soul): Basic accessibility features 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.
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