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Today11 Aug
from US$157
Tomorrow12 Aug
from US$155
Wed13 Aug
from US$123
Thu14 Aug
from US$107
Fri15 Aug
from US$110
Sat16 Aug
from US$123
Sun17 Aug
from US$107
Mon18 Aug

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 12 August at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Charlotte (Freedom Dr)
    Arrival time: 13 August at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 12 August at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Charlotte Bus Station
    Arrival time: 13 August at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 12 August at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Charlotte Bus Station
    Arrival time: 12 August 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: 12 August at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Charlotte Bus Station
    Arrival time: 13 August at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 12 August at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Charlotte Bus Station
    Arrival time: 13 August at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Charlotte to New Orleans

Bus
Average priceUS$84 - US$249Average duration21h 35m
26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$136 - US$588Average duration19h 7m
95kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Charlotte to New Orleans

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 21 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just US$84, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day
21h 35mAverage duration
US$84Cheapest ticket
26kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Charlotte, NC to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$105
Average bus trip duration21h 35m
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure00:55
Distance647 miles
Latest bus departure22:30

Charlotte to New Orleans Bus

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

  1. What's the distance between Charlotte and New Orleans by coach?

    The journey from Charlotte to New Orleans by coach covers an approximate distance of 649 miles (1046 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Charlotte to New Orleans without flying?

    To travel from Charlotte to New Orleans without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09/08
US$155
10/08
US$175
Today
US$149
12/08
US$148
13/08
US$115
14/08
US$99
15/08
US$102
16/08
US$115
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans was searched and found on 14 Aug 2025 with a price of US$99

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$99 to US$223 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$99, which is on 2025-08-14.

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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 the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Charlotte to New Orleans will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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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