Bus Tickets from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans

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TodayAug 6
from US$166
TomorrowAug 7
from US$145
FriAug 8
from US$134
SatAug 9
from US$124
SunAug 10
from US$132
MonAug 11
from US$97
TueAug 12
from US$94
WedAug 13
from US$116

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Charlotte Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Charlotte Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Charlotte Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Charlotte (Freedom Dr)
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Charlotte Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to New Orleans

Bus
Average PriceUS$84 - US$334Average Duration21h 35m
26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$102 - US$588Average Duration19h 7m
95kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Charlotte to New Orleans

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 19 hours 7 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$102, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
19h 7mAverage Duration
US$102Cheapest ticket
95kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Charlotte, NC to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$105
Average Bus Trip Duration21h 35m
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure12:55am
Distance1042 km
Latest bus departure10:30pm

Charlotte to New Orleans Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Charlotte, NC - New Orleans

  1. What is the distance between Charlotte and New Orleans?

    Charlotte and New Orleans are 1046 km (649 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Charlotte to New Orleans?

    Buses departing from Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company in Charlotte will take you to Union Passenger Terminal in New Orleans.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08-04
US$135
08-05
US$165
Today
US$148
08-07
US$137
08-08
US$126
08-09
US$116
08-10
US$127
08-11
US$89
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans was searched and found on Aug 11, 2025 with a price of US$89

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$89 to US$195 for a bus ticket from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$89 which is on 2025-08-11.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Charlotte to New Orleans.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Charlotte to New Orleans, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Charlotte to New Orleans will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Charlotte, NC by bus?

Bus from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans

You can also go to New Orleans by train

Train from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans

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