How far is Austin from New Orleans by coach?

The distance between New Orleans and Austin by coach is approximately 459 miles (740 km).

Is there a way to reach Austin from New Orleans without flying?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus New Orleans to Austin from US$39 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from New Orleans to Austin on 29 September
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:00	New Orleans Bus Station	15h 5m	14:05	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	CheapestFastest
23:00	New Orleans Bus Station	15h 25m	14:25	Downtown Austin	No tags
23:00	New Orleans Bus Station	15h 45m	14:45	Austin South Congress	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Austin on 30 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:00	New Orleans Bus Station	10h 50m	09:50	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	CheapestFastest
	05:55	New Orleans Bus Station	14h 40m	20:35	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	06:10	New Orleans Bus Station	14h 30m	20:40	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	14h 20m	03:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	18:10	New Orleans Bus Station	13h 30m	07:40	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Austin on 4 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:55	New Orleans Bus Station	11h 40m	17:35	Austin South Congress	Cheapest
	07:40	New Orleans Bus Station	9h 40m	17:20	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Fastest
	05:55	New Orleans Bus Station	11h	16:55	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico	12:40	New Orleans Bus Station	14h 20m	03:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	18:10	New Orleans Bus Station	13h 30m	07:40	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New Orleans to Austin

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$49 - US$140	Average duration14h 20m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average priceUS$93 - US$1,257	Average duration2d 4h	CO₂ emissions 67kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from New Orleans to Austin

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Austin. The journey takes about 14 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just US$49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

14h 20mAverage duration

US$49Cheapest ticket

18kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New Orleans to Austin, TX, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$63

Average bus trip duration14h 20m

Number of daily buses14

Earliest bus departure05:55

Distance456 miles

Latest bus departure23:00

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/510,726 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 10726 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 Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at US$49

FlixBus New Orleans Austin recent customer reviews

The price was ok the driver attitude was awful the ride was extremely bumpy and the bus smelled like pee I jumped straight in the shower and threw my clothes in the trash

Tayler S.

7 June 2024

Bus was late and driver said he was just gonna cancel because it was malfunctioning yet still had is board. Then not even 2 hours in the bus stops working so we had to wait 4-5 hours for the next bus. Making me late to my event and hotel.

Kaylah C.

3 September 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587,284 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87284 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$159

Greyhound New Orleans Austin recent customer reviews

So yeah, my 1st bus was 3 hours late, making sure I missed my connecting bus. They gave me a new ticket for another bus that left in 2 hours. How late was that bus? I couldn't wait around to find out after the 1st hour. I was already going to be late to work. I paid for a rental car on top of my bus fare to get home.

Suzanne B.

31 October 2018

We missed a train to change because of the bus we took running late. We ended up waiting for 4 hours to take another bus going to our destination. In addition, we had to pay $20 per person to get the alternative seat. It was very disappointing. We will never use your bus.

Eiko O.

2 May 2017

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

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Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and Austin?

Stops in New Orleans

A - Union Passenger Terminal

Stops in Austin

A - Greyhound Station

B - Airport Blvd

C - Brazos St

D - Ben White Bd & I-35

Frequently asked questions on the trip New Orleans - Austin, TX, US

How far is Austin from New Orleans by coach?
The distance between New Orleans and Austin by coach is approximately 459 miles (740 km).
Is there a way to reach Austin from New Orleans without flying?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

27/09

US$74

28/09

US$67

Today

US$63

30/09

US$57

01/10

US$70

02/10

US$53

03/10

US$60

04/10

US$45

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on 4 Oct 2025 with a price of US$45

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

You can expect to pay from US$45 to US$130 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Austin, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$45, which is on 2025-10-04.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from New Orleans to Austin.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 New Orleans to Austin, get comfy and count the stars.

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

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

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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 New Orleans to Austin, TX, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time14h 20m	Avg priceUS$63	Daily departures14
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time2d 4h	Avg priceUS$278	Daily departures2

Will you be returning to New Orleans by bus?

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