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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.
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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Phoenix, AZ to New Orleans, LA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $113. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $113, and a flight costs an average of $138.
Distance: 1312 miles (2113 km)
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$243 Average price Cheapest | $376 Average price | $282 Average price | $300 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
31h 53m Average total duration 31h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 40h 10m Average total duration 39h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Phoenix, AZ to New Orleans, LA:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Phoenix, AZ to New Orleans, LA costing on average $282 (€231).
A bus is $133 (€109) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Phoenix, AZ to New Orleans, LA costing on average $376 (€309).
Other travel options to New Orleans, LA take longer:
Bus takes on average 31h 23m.
Train takes on average 39h 40m.
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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 12:45AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 44h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $182 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 43h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 35h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 35h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $305 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 33h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator Valley Transit | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 54h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $262 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 33h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $360 |
The table below shows live departures for Phoenix, AZ to New Orleans, LA buses for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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![]() | 3:50 PM Phoenix, AZ | 33h20 | 1:10 AM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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![]() | 1:45 AM Phoenix, AZ | 43h10 | 8:55 PM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:15 AM Phoenix, AZ | 32h40 | 5:55 PM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Phoenix, AZ to New Orleans, LA run on average 6 times per day, taking around 31h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $113 (€93) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 02:15, the last at 23:05. The fastest bus covers the 1312 miles (2113 km) distance in 32h 40m.
Distance 1312 miles (2113 km) |
Average bus duration 31h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $113 (€93) |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 32h 40m |
First bus 2:15 AM |
Last bus 11:05 PM |
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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
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Most Phoenix, AZ to New Orleans, LA buses use the Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) 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 Phoenix, AZ and New Orleans, LA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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