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Pérez Art Museum Miami
Major waterfront contemporary art museum with international exhibitions and strong Latin American and Caribbean connections.
Cheapest price
$98
Average price
$161
Fastest journey
23 h 20 m
Average duration
1 d 1 h 44 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
1076 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New Orleans, LA to Miami, FL 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 Miami, FL will cost around $161 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $98.
Of the 6 buses that leave New Orleans, LA for Miami, FL on Sat, Jun 13, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 13 the direct buses cover the 1076 km distance in an average of 1 d 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 23 h 20 m .
On Sat, Jun 13 the slowest buses will take 1 d 7 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 flight as it is the most popular option from New Orleans, LA to Miami, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $96. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $96, and a train costs an average of $252.
Distance: 668 miles (1076 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$156 Average price Cheapest | $254 Average price | $345 Average price |
23h 33m Average total duration 23h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 47h 16m Average total duration 46h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from New Orleans, LA to Miami, FL:
A bus is $97 (€79) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New Orleans, LA to Miami, FL costing on average $254 (€207).
A bus is $189 (€154) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Orleans, LA to Miami, FL costing on average $345 (€281).
Other travel options to Miami, FL take longer:
Bus takes on average 23h 3m.
Train takes on average 46h 46m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 26h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $178 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 36h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 31h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 23h25 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 36h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 24h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 26h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 27h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 27h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 26h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 29h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 26h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 28h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 25h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 26h45 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $178 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 26h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 36h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $107 |
The table below shows live departures for New Orleans, LA to Miami, FL buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:50 AM New Orleans, LA | 23h45 | 1:35 AM Miami, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:10 AM New Orleans, LA | 31h30 | 9:40 AM Miami, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:10 AM New Orleans, LA | 36h25 | 3:35 PM Miami, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:05 PM New Orleans, LA | 26h45 | 4:50 PM Miami, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from New Orleans, LA to Miami, FL run on average 10 times per day, taking around 23h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $96 (€78) but you can travel from only $48 (€39) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 04:10, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 668 miles (1076 km) distance in 23h 20m.
Distance 668 miles (1076 km) |
Average bus duration 23h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $96 (€78) |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 23h 20m |
First bus 4:10 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
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