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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 Oct 24
$129
Average ticket price on Oct 24
$132
Fastest journey on Oct 24
1 d 4 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Oct 24
1 d 8 h 50 m
Buses on Oct 24
6
Distance
1751 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA to New Orleans, LA will cost around $132 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $129.
It's difficult to get from Philadelphia, PA to New Orleans, LA without transferring at least 2 times.
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· · · Buses from Philadelphia, PA to New Orleans, LA run on average 9 times per day, taking around 30h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $128 (€107) but you can travel from only $99 (€83) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 02:00, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 1088 miles (1751 km) distance in 25h 20m.
Distance 1088 miles (1751 km) |
Average bus duration 30h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $128 (€107) |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 25h 20m |
First bus 2:00 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Philadelphia, PA to New Orleans, LA.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 44h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 30h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 35h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 30h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 30h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 28h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 30h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 31h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $229 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 35h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 35h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $157 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 44h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $155 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 42h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 32h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 46h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $314 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 36h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $311 |
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to New Orleans, LA buses for today, Friday, October 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 10:00 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 31h50 | 4:50 PM New Orleans, LA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 10:00 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 32h30 | 5:30 AM New Orleans, LA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 10:00 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 42h55 | 3:55 PM Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr) | 4 transfers | |
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· · · | 12:05 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 40h50 | 3:55 PM Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr) | 4 transfers | |
· · | 12:05 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 30h25 | 5:30 AM New Orleans, LA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 5:00 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 28h35 | 8:35 AM New Orleans, LA | 2 transfers | |
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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
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Most Philadelphia, PA to New Orleans, LA buses use the Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park) 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 Philadelphia, PA and New Orleans, LA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Philadelphia, Greyhound Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Snack bars and vending machines are available.
Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are an ATM is available near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Philadelphia, Greyhound Bus Station.
Available at Philadelphia, Greyhound Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Philadelphia, Greyhound Bus Station: The station is wheelchair accessible with ramps and elevators.
Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park) is 2 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park). ATMs are available at Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park).
Ticket office support is available at Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park).
Available at Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park): The bus stop is accessible with ramps.
Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South) is 1 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are available at Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South).
Ticket office support is available at Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South).
Available at Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South): Wheelchair accessible area.
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.
Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr) is 1 km from New Orleans city centre. Public transport options include:
Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several fast food outlets nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr). ATMs are available at Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr).
Ticket office support is available at Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr).
Available at Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kenner, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Airline Dr): Wheelchair accessible entrance and facilities.
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