Bus Tickets from Portland, OR to New Orleans

Next departures

Next departures for Portland to New Orleans on September 22
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit + FlixBus
Portland Curbside Bus Stop
New Orleans Bus StationCheapestFastest
Amtrak
PDX Airport
Union Passenger TerminalNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Portland Curbside Bus Stop
New Orleans Bus StationNo tags
Amtrak
PDX Airport
Union Passenger TerminalNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to New Orleans.

Bus
Average Price$119 - $261Average Duration2d 20h
83kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$268 - $2,153Average Duration3d 7h
302kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Portland to New Orleans

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 2 days, 20 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $119, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
2d 20hAverage Duration
$119Cheapest ticket
83kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Portland, OR to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$180
Average bus trip duration2d 20h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure2:00am
Distance2056 miles (3316 km)
Latest bus departure7:50pm

Portland to New Orleans Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Portland to New Orleans, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions for your trip Portland, OR - New Orleans

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09/19
$191
09/20
$455
Today
$641
09/22
$617
09/23
$207
09/24
$238
09/25
$234
09/26
$175
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Portland, OR to New Orleans was searched and found on Sep 26, 2025 with a price of $175

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

You can expect to pay from $175 to $3,856 for a bus ticket from Portland, OR to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $175 which is on 2025-09-26.

Usually Amtrak 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

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Portland 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 Portland to New Orleans that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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

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 Portland, OR to New Orleans?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Portland, OR by bus?

Bus from New Orleans to Portland, OR

You can also go to New Orleans by train

Train from Portland, OR to New Orleans

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