- Must visit
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
One of the world's great art museums, with vast collections spanning ancient to modern art. A top priority for first-time visitors and repeat museum-goers alike.
Cheapest price
$168
Average price
$180
Fastest journey
1 d 6 h 30 m
Average duration
1 d 6 h 57 m
Buses per day
22
Distance
1880 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New Orleans, LA to New York, NY 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 New York, NY will cost around $180 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $168.
It's difficult to get from New Orleans, LA to New York, NY without transferring at least once.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Orleans, LA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $47, and a train costs an average of $182.
Distance: 1168 miles (1880 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$269 Average price | $360 Average price | $258 Average price Cheapest | $298 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
30h 31m Average total duration 30h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 32h 45m Average total duration 32h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.9 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 5.6 - 11.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from New Orleans, LA to New York, NY:
A flight is $10 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from New Orleans, LA to New York, NY costing on average $269 (€218).
A flight is $102 (€83) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Orleans, LA to New York, NY costing on average $360 (€292).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 30h 1m.
Train takes on average 32h 15m.
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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 |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 41h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $282 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 33h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 36h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $215 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 31h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $208 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 32h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 36h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $226 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 55h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $166 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 32h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 34h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $288 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 32h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $236 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 34h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $165 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 32h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $357 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 31h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $337 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 34h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $163 |
The table below shows live departures for New Orleans, LA to New York, NY buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 5:05 AM New Orleans, LA | 31h55 | 2:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 AM New Orleans, LA | 34h45 | 4:50 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 AM New Orleans, LA | 32h45 | 2:50 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 3 transfers | |
· · · | 6:55 AM Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr) | 57h45 | 5:40 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 5 transfers | |
· · · | 6:55 AM Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr) | 59h20 | 7:15 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 5 transfers | |
· · · | 6:55 AM Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr) | 57h20 | 5:15 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 5 transfers | |
· · · | 6:55 AM Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr) | 55h40 | 3:35 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 5 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 8:05 AM New Orleans, LA | 30h40 | 3:45 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 AM New Orleans, LA | 34h10 | 7:15 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 3 transfers | |
· | 8:05 AM New Orleans, LA | 32h35 | 5:40 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
· + FlixBus | 8:05 AM New Orleans, LA | 33h50 | 6:55 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 1:25 PM New Orleans, LA | 31h05 | 9:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 transfers | |
· | 1:25 PM New Orleans, LA | 31h40 | 10:05 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
· · | 1:25 PM New Orleans, LA | 34h25 | 12:50 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 1:25 PM New Orleans, LA | 32h35 | 11:00 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 3 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 1:25 PM New Orleans, LA | 31h05 | 9:30 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 2 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 8:50 PM New Orleans, LA | 39h25 | 1:15 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 3 transfers | |
· · · | 8:50 PM New Orleans, LA | 37h45 | 11:35 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 3 transfers | |
· · | 8:50 PM New Orleans, LA | 36h10 | 10:00 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
· | 8:50 PM New Orleans, LA | 31h10 | 5:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
· + FlixBus | 8:50 PM New Orleans, LA | 34h00 | 7:50 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 8:50 PM New Orleans, LA | 30h30 | 4:20 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 8:50 PM New Orleans, LA | 41h00 | 2:50 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 3 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 8:50 PM New Orleans, LA | 49h40 | 11:30 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 3 transfers | |
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Buses from New Orleans, LA to New York, NY run on average 23 times per day, taking around 30h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $112 (€91) but you can travel from only $47 (€38) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:50, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 1168 miles (1880 km) distance in 30h 30m.
Distance 1168 miles (1880 km) |
Average bus duration 30h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $112 (€91) |
Buses per day 23 |
Fastest bus 30h 30m |
First bus 12:50 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars; 18-20% at restaurants, more for great service. Tip taxis about 15-20%, hotel staff USD 1-5, and round up for casual services.
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