How much does a bus ticket from New York City to New Orleans cost?

The bus ticket price from New York City to New Orleans starts at R 1 510. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from New York City to New Orleans is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from New York City to New Orleans?

The average travel time between New York City and New Orleans is around 1d 14h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 6h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1883 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between New York City and New Orleans?

The number of buses from New York City to New Orleans can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 43 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from New York City to New Orleans by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from New York City to New Orleans?

When taking the bus from New York City to New Orleans, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York City to New Orleans?

Buses travelling between New York City and New Orleans leave from New York Port Authority or GW Bridge and arrive at Union Passenger Terminal.

Bus New York City to New Orleans from R 2 085 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from New York City to New Orleans on 12 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:59	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 17h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:45	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 9h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest

Next departures from New York City to New Orleans on 13 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 8h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 7h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	01:05	New York Port Authority	1d 8h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	1d 9h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	01:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 8h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 17h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:59	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 9h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to New Orleans on 14 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	20:00	NYC Chinatown Lucky Star	1d 21h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:50	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	1d 9h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 17h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	02:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 7h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 7h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	20:00	GW Bridge	1d 10h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to New Orleans on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	16:30	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	2d	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:50	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	1d 9h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 17h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	02:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 7h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 7h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	20:00	GW Bridge	1d 10h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to New Orleans on 16 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 17h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:50	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	1d 9h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	02:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 7h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	20:00	GW Bridge	1d 10h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 7h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	22:35	GW Bridge	1d 11h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to New Orleans on 17 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:00	New York (Hudson Yards)	1d 11h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:50	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	1d 9h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 17h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	02:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 7h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 7h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	20:00	GW Bridge	1d 10h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to New Orleans on 18 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:45	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 9h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	01:05	New York Port Authority	1d 8h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	01:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 8h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	02:50	New York Port Authority	1d 15h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	02:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 15h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 17h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 8h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to New Orleans on 19 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	16:30	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	2d	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
	Bus	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	01:05	New York Port Authority	1d 8h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	01:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 8h	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	02:50	New York Port Authority	1d 15h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	02:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 15h	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 17h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 8h	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to New Orleans

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 1 day, 14 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 510, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

43bus per day

1d 14hAverage duration

1885 kmDistance

47kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 510 - R 6 450	Average duration1d 14h	CO₂ emissions 47kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 850 - R 28 526	Average duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 171kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87370 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 R 1 510

Greyhound Lines, Inc. New York City New Orleans recent customer reviews

Very bad, bus in and the other one with trouble

Olivier P.

1 November 2024

very bad, was late by over 12 hours

Ruby F.

5 November 2019

Will recommend to others.

Francisco H.

25 April 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511 291 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in New York City and New Orleans?

Stops in New York City

A - New York Port Authority

B - GW Bridge

C - Chinatown

D - 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)

E - Chinatown - E Broadway

F - 34th St & 9th Ave

Stops in New Orleans

A - Union Passenger Terminal

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to New Orleans by bus

How much does a bus ticket from New York City to New Orleans cost?
The bus ticket price from New York City to New Orleans starts at R 1 510. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from New York City to New Orleans is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from New York City to New Orleans?
The average travel time between New York City and New Orleans is around 1d 14h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 6h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1883 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between New York City and New Orleans?
The number of buses from New York City to New Orleans can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 43 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from New York City to New Orleans by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from New York City to New Orleans?
When taking the bus from New York City to New Orleans, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York City to New Orleans?
Buses travelling between New York City and New Orleans leave from New York Port Authority or GW Bridge and arrive at Union Passenger Terminal.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/11

R 3 539

11/11

R 3 644

Today

R 3 845

13/11

R 3 556

14/11

R 3 539

15/11

R 3 162

16/11

R 2 855

17/11

R 2 716

The cheapest trip from New York City to New Orleans was searched and found on 17 Nov 2025 with a price of R 2 716

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 716 to R 4 336 for a bus ticket from New York City to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 716, which is on 2025-11-17.