Bus Tickets from Austin, TX, US to New Orleans

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TodaySep 9
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TomorrowSep 10
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ThuSep 11
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SatSep 13
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MonSep 15
from $49
TueSep 16

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: September 10 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
    Arrival time: September 11 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: September 10 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
    Arrival time: September 10 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 10 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
    Arrival time: September 10 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 10 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
    Arrival time: September 11 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 10 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Downtown Austin
    Arrival time: September 11 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 go from Austin to New Orleans.

Average Price$41 - $149Average Duration14h 5m
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$93 - $220Average Duration1d 2h
67kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Austin to New Orleans

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 14 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day
14h 5mAverage Duration
$41Cheapest ticket
18kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket price$66
Average bus trip duration14h 5m
Number of daily buses16
Earliest bus departure3:05am
Distance457 miles (737 km)
Latest bus departure10:50pm

Austin to New Orleans Bus

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

Best price found
09/07
$53
09/08
$67
Today
No data
09/10
$56
09/11
$44
09/12
$47
09/13
$44
09/14
$43
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to New Orleans was searched and found on Sep 14, 2025 with a price of $43

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

You can expect to pay from $43 to $96 for a bus ticket from Austin, TX, US to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-09-14.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Austin to New Orleans, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Austin to New Orleans that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

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

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from Austin, TX, US to New Orleans?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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