Find coaches from San Antonio, US to New Orleans

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Next departures from San Antonio to New Orleans on 3 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Antonio Bus Station
New Orleans Bus StationCheapest
FlixBus
San Antonio Bus Station
New Orleans Bus StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Antonio Bus Station
New Orleans Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
San Antonio Bus Station
New Orleans Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Antonio Bus Station
New Orleans Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Antonio to New Orleans

Bus
Average priceUS$49 - US$177Average duration14h 50m
20kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$81 - US$514Average duration15h 15m
74kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Antonio to New Orleans

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 14 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just US$49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
14h 50mAverage duration
US$49Cheapest ticket
20kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Antonio, US to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$61
Average bus trip duration14h 50m
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure01:05
Distance505 miles
Latest bus departure21:00

San Antonio to New Orleans Bus

With Busbud, comparing and booking tickets for a bus from San Antonio to New Orleans is a breeze. Browse through an extensive selection of bus fares and bus schedules to find the best deals.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from San Antonio to New Orleans.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to New Orleans from San Antonio, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip San Antonio, US - New Orleans

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

    The journey from San Antonio to New Orleans by coach covers an approximate distance of 506 miles (817 km).

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

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching 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
30/09
US$106
01/10
US$103
Today
US$97
03/10
US$88
04/10
US$72
05/10
US$50
06/10
US$49
07/10
US$47
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to New Orleans was searched and found on 7 Oct 2025 with a price of US$47

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

You can expect to pay from US$47 to US$159 for a bus ticket from San Antonio, US to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$47, which is on 2025-10-07.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from San Antonio 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.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Antonio to New Orleans.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from San Antonio to New Orleans.

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

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from San Antonio, US to New Orleans?

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