Cheapest price
$73
Average price
$76
Fastest journey
5 h 55 m
Average duration
6 h 20 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
510 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New Orleans, LA to Houston, TX is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New Orleans, LA to Houston, TX will cost around $76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $73.
Of the 14 buses that leave New Orleans, LA for Houston, TX on Sun, May 25, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 25 the direct buses cover the 510 km distance in an average of 6 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 55 m .
On Sun, May 25 the slowest buses will take 6 h 35 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 New Orleans, LA to Houston, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 2m. 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 |
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€71 Average price Cheapest | €367 Average price | €184 Average price |
7h 42m Average duration 7h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1d 36h 54m Average duration 1d 36h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 2m Average duration Fastest 6h 2m 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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![]() | 11:05 AM New Orleans, LA | 5h55 | 5:00 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:10 AM New Orleans, LA | 7h05 | 6:15 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:55 AM Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr) | 10h00 | 9:55 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:40 PM New Orleans, LA | 6h45 | 7:25 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:40 PM New Orleans, LA | 7h05 | 7:45 PM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Shell), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:55 PM New Orleans, LA | 7h00 | 9:55 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:40 PM New Orleans, LA | 6h35 | 12:15 AM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:40 PM New Orleans, LA | 7h05 | 12:45 AM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Shell), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 PM New Orleans, LA | 6h25 | 1:40 AM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 PM New Orleans, LA | 6h40 | 1:55 AM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Shell), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:55 PM New Orleans, LA | 7h30 | 6:25 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sunday, May 25 | |||||
![]() | 4:00 AM New Orleans, LA | 6h20 | 10:20 AM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Distance 316 miles (510 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€40) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 9 |
Bus providers 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 55m |
First bus 12:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
FlixBus, Greyhound and Megabus buses will get you from New Orleans, LA to Houston, TX from $40 (€33). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
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