What is the travel distance from Petersburg to New Orleans?

Petersburg and New Orleans are 1425 km (884 miles) apart.

Bus Petersburg to New Orleans from US$165 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Petersburg to New Orleans on October 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00pm	Petersburg Transportation Center	1d 9h	5:25am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
9:00pm	Petersburg Transportation Center	1d 9h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
9:00pm	Petersburg Transportation Center	1d 9h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
9:00pm	Petersburg Transportation Center	1d 9h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
9:00pm	Petersburg Transportation Center	1d 9h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Petersburg to New Orleans

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$165 - US$250	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 36kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average PriceUS$190 - US$533	Average Duration1d 18h	CO₂ emissions 129kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Petersburg to New Orleans

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$165, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1d 9hAverage Duration

US$165Cheapest ticket

36kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Petersburg to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$181

Average Bus Trip Duration1d 9h

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure9:20pm

Distance1424 km

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Greyhound

3.5/587,290 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87290 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$165

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Petersburg to New Orleans Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Petersburg - New Orleans

What is the travel distance from Petersburg to New Orleans?
Petersburg and New Orleans are 1425 km (884 miles) apart.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Petersburg and New Orleans!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Petersburg 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 Petersburg to New Orleans will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Petersburg to New Orleans, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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What's the cheapest way to go from Petersburg to New Orleans?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time1d 9h	Avg PriceUS$181	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time1d 18h	Avg PriceUS$273	Daily Departures4

Will you be returning to Petersburg by bus?

Bus from New Orleans to Petersburg

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Train from Petersburg to New Orleans

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