- Must visit
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
$481
Average price
$481
Fastest journey
32h 12m
Average duration
32h 12m
Trains per day
1
Distance
1884 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to New Orleans, LA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 47m. 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 $67, and a train costs an average of $182.
Distance: 1168 miles (1880 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$249 Average price | $399 Average price | $238 Average price Cheapest | $271 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
30h 53m Average total duration 30h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 32h 46m Average total duration 32h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 20m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to New Orleans, LA:
A flight is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from New York, NY to New Orleans, LA costing on average $249 (€205).
A flight is $160 (€132) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to New Orleans, LA costing on average $399 (€327).
Other travel options to New Orleans, LA take longer:
Bus takes on average 30h 23m.
Train takes on average 32h 16m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). 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 {directProviders}.
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 | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 45h55 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $308 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 44h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $347 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 32h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $232 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 33h15 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $176 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 32h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $253 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 31h05 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $222 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 41h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $263 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 33h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $302 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 31h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $237 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:59AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 33h36 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $318 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 36h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $257 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 31h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 34h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $234 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 34h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $266 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 46h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $217 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 33h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $233 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 46h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $217 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 32h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $232 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 47h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $222 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 31h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $233 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 31h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $232 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 31h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $218 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 46h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $226 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 46h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $203 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 32h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 32h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $349 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 48h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $201 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 48h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $235 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 37h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $200 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 46h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $202 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 34h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $202 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 48h25 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $324 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 43h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $214 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 38h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $285 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 32h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $214 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 41h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $226 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 33h36 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $217 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 41h51 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $243 |
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to New Orleans, LA buses for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:45 PM New York, NY | 32h10 | 9:55 PM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:45 PM New York, NY | 32h10 | 10:55 PM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM New York, NY | 38h00 | 10:30 AM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 PM New York, NY | 48h25 | 9:55 PM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
+ FlixBus+![]() | 2:30 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 31h05 | 8:35 AM New Orleans, LA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 2:30 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 31h05 | 8:35 AM New Orleans, LA | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus+![]() | 5:50 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 36h00 | 4:50 PM New Orleans, LA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 7:45 AM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 46h45 | 5:30 AM New Orleans, LA | 4 transfers | |
+ FlixBus+![]() | 8:05 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 33h45 | 4:50 PM New Orleans, LA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 8:15 AM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 46h15 | 5:30 AM New Orleans, LA | 4 transfers | |
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Buses from New York, NY to New Orleans, LA run on average 22 times per day, taking around 30h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $107 (€88) but you can travel from only $67 (€55) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 01:05, 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 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $107 (€88) |
Buses per day 22 |
Fastest bus 30h 30m |
First bus 1:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Best time to book 7 days |
Discover the best of New Orleans, LA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect New Orleans, LA trip today.
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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Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport -> Canal Street, New Orleans, LA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to New Orleans, LA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at New Orleans, LA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most New York, NY to New Orleans, LA buses use the New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. 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 New York, NY and New Orleans, LA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Elevators, ramps.
New York, Port Authority Bus Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, Port Authority Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Starbucks (in the station), Auntie Anne's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station.
Available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
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