How much is the bus ticket from Montgomery to New Orleans?

The cheapest bus tickets from Montgomery to New Orleans start from $44. The average price for this route is around $54. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Montgomery to New Orleans?

The average bus trip duration from Montgomery to New Orleans is 6h 30m, covering a distance of 279 miles (449 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 30m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Montgomery to New Orleans route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Montgomery to New Orleans?

The earliest bus departs from Montgomery to New Orleans at 2:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Montgomery to New Orleans?

A bus trip from Montgomery to New Orleans generates an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Bus Montgomery to New Orleans from $36 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Montgomery to New Orleans on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:00pm	Montgomery, AL	6h 30m	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Montgomery to New Orleans on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00pm	Montgomery, AL	6h 30m	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:10am	Montgomery, AL	6h 25m	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	10:15am	Montgomery, AL	6h 40m	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:51 PM CST.

Get from Montgomery to New Orleans

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

6h 30mAverage Duration

279 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Montgomery and New Orleans?

Stops in Montgomery

A
Montgomery, AL
475 Molton St, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
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B
TA Travel Center
980 W South Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36105, USA
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C
Greyhound Station
950 W South Blvd (Starnes Travel Inc.), Montgomery, AL 36105
D
Las Palmas
4028 Troy Hwy, Ste A, Montgomery, AL 36116

Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,410 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Montgomery, AL to New Orleans by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Montgomery to New Orleans?
The cheapest bus tickets from Montgomery to New Orleans start from $44. The average price for this route is around $54. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Montgomery to New Orleans?
The average bus trip duration from Montgomery to New Orleans is 6h 30m, covering a distance of 279 miles (449 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 30m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Montgomery to New Orleans route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Montgomery to New Orleans?
The earliest bus departs from Montgomery to New Orleans at 2:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Montgomery to New Orleans?
A bus trip from Montgomery to New Orleans generates an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/29

$65

11/30

$63

Today

$57

12/02

$44

12/03

$39

12/04

$36

12/05

$38

12/06

$36

The cheapest trip from Montgomery, AL to New Orleans was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $36

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

You can expect to pay from $36 to $76 for a bus ticket from Montgomery, AL to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-12-04.