- 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
$59
Average price
$80
Fastest journey
10 h 5 m
Average duration
10 h 30 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
559 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tallahassee, FL 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 Tallahassee, FL to New Orleans, LA will cost around $80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
Of the 2 buses that leave Tallahassee, FL for New Orleans, LA on Sat, Aug 01, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 01 the direct buses cover the 559 km distance in an average of 10 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 5 m .
On Sat, Aug 01 the slowest buses will take 10 h 55 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Tallahassee, FL to New Orleans, LA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 7h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a bus costs an average of $56.
Distance: 347 miles (559 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$81 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 50m Average total duration Fastest 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
The table below shows live departures for Tallahassee, FL to New Orleans, LA buses for today, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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+ FlixBus | 12:45 PM Tallahassee, C.K. Steele Plaza, FL | 10h55 | 10:40 PM New Orleans, LA | 1 transfer | |
· | 8:25 PM Tallahassee, C.K. Steele Plaza, FL | 10h05 | 5:30 AM New Orleans, LA | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, August 1 | |||||
![]() | 1:25 AM Tallahassee, FL | 10h05 | 11:30 AM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Tallahassee, FL to New Orleans, LA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $56 (€46) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 05:05, the last at 21:10. The fastest bus covers the 347 miles (559 km) distance in 10h 5m.
Distance 347 miles (559 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€46) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 10h 5m |
First bus 5:05 AM |
Last bus 9:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 28 days |
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Leading art museum in City Park with major European, American, African, and contemporary collections plus a renowned sculpture garden.
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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.
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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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