How far is Jacksonville from New Orleans?

The distance separating Jacksonville and New Orleans is 504 miles (812 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Jacksonville to New Orleans leave from W Forsyth St and arrive at Union Passenger Terminal. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in New Orleans?

Once in New Orleans, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Jackson Square, Audubon Zoo, New Orleans Museum Of Art (NOMA), The National WWII Museum and Mardi Gras Carnival.

Bus Jacksonville to New Orleans from $68 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Jacksonville to New Orleans on October 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	20h 30m	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	4:15pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	14h 15m	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:45pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 1h	10:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	4:15pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for Jacksonville to New Orleans on October 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:45pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 1h	10:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	4:15pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	14h 15m	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	15h 40m	10:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	4:15pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	20h 30m	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Jacksonville to New Orleans on October 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	20h 30m	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	4:15pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	14h 15m	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	15h 40m	10:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	4:15pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:45pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 1h	10:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Jacksonville to New Orleans on October 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	20h 30m	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	4:15pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	14h 15m	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	15h 40m	10:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	4:15pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:45pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 1h	10:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Jacksonville to New Orleans on October 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	15h 40m	10:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	4:15pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	14h 15m	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	20h 30m	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	4:15pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for Jacksonville to New Orleans on October 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:15pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	14h 15m	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	20h 30m	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	4:15pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:45pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 1h	10:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Jacksonville to New Orleans on October 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	15h 40m	10:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	4:15pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	14h 15m	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	20h 30m	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	4:15pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:45pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 1h	10:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Jacksonville to New Orleans.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$69 - $131	Average Duration20h 30m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$222 - $1,410	Average Duration2d 18h	CO₂ emissions 73kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Jacksonville to New Orleans

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 20 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

20h 30mAverage Duration

$69Cheapest ticket

20kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Jacksonville, FL to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$89

Average bus trip duration20h 30m

Number of daily buses6

Earliest bus departure8:00am

Distance502 miles (809 km)

Latest bus departure9:45pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,292 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Jacksonville New Orleans recent customer reviews

Two of my buses we're so hot my baby soaks through his clothes and sweat I had to pay full price for my 1 week old son and he was not allowed to sit in his carseat I had to carry him the entire time on top of carrying all of our luggage and his empty car seat I hope I don't ever have to ride yalls buses again this was terrible

Stacey P.

October 20, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/510,764 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

Jacksonville to New Orleans Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Jacksonville and New Orleans?

Stops in Jacksonville

A - W Forsyth St

B - Jacksonville Amtrak Station

C - Kings Avenue Station

D - JRTC Greyhound Bus Station

Stops in New Orleans

A - Union Passenger Terminal

Frequently asked questions for your trip Jacksonville, FL - New Orleans

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/01

$111

10/02

$130

Today

$129

10/04

$98

10/05

$87

10/06

$82

10/07

$74

10/08

$68

The cheapest trip from Jacksonville, FL to New Orleans was searched and found on Oct 8, 2025 with a price of $68

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

You can expect to pay from $68 to $130 for a bus ticket from Jacksonville, FL to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $68 which is on 2025-10-08.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville to New Orleans.

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 Jacksonville to New Orleans that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Jacksonville to New Orleans, 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.

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.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Jacksonville, FL to New Orleans?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time20h 30m	Avg Price$89	Daily Departures6
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2d 18h	Avg Price$349	Daily Departures3

Will you be returning to Jacksonville, FL by bus?

Bus from New Orleans to Jacksonville, FL

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Train from Jacksonville, FL to New Orleans

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