How far is Portland from New Orleans?

The distance between the two cities is 2058 miles (3319 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Portland to New Orleans leave from Portland Union Station and arrive at Union Passenger Terminal. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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 City Park, The National WWII Museum, Canal Street, Garden District and New Orleans Streetcars.

Bus Portland to New Orleans from $136 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Portland to New Orleans on November 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2d 21h	7:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	11:10am	PDX Airport	4d 8h	9:12pm	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
	11:10am	PDX Airport	4d 8h	9:12pm	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Portland to New Orleans on November 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2d 15h	7:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	11:10am	PDX Airport	4d 8h	9:12pm	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2d 21h	7:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	11:10am	PDX Airport	4d 8h	9:12pm	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Portland to New Orleans on November 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2d 15h	7:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	11:10am	PDX Airport	4d 8h	9:12pm	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2d 21h	7:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	11:10am	PDX Airport	4d 8h	9:12pm	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Portland to New Orleans on November 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2d 15h	7:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	11:10am	PDX Airport	4d 8h	9:12pm	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2d 21h	7:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	11:10am	PDX Airport	4d 8h	9:12pm	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Portland to New Orleans on November 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2d 21h	7:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2d 15h	7:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	11:10am	PDX Airport	4d 8h	9:12pm	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
	11:10am	PDX Airport	4d 8h	9:12pm	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Portland to New Orleans on November 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2d 15h	7:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
11:10am	PDX Airport	4d 8h	9:12pm	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
11:10am	PDX Airport	4d 8h	9:12pm	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to New Orleans

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 2 days, 16 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $124, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

2d 16hAverage Duration

2056 milesDistance

83kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$124 - $702	Average Duration2d 16h	CO₂ emissions 83kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$276 - $2,985	Average Duration3d 7h	CO₂ emissions 302kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,363 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.

Amtrak

4/55,574 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,260 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, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Portland and New Orleans?

Stops in Portland

A - Portland Union Station

B - Portland Airport

C - NW Everett & NW 8th Ave

D - Lloyd Center

E - Pearl District

Stops in New Orleans

A - Union Passenger Terminal

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Portland, OR to New Orleans by bus

How far is Portland from New Orleans?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Portland to New Orleans?
What are the best sights and things to do in 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

11/08

$344

11/09

$641

Today

$787

11/11

$148

11/12

$172

11/13

$215

11/14

$239

11/15

$200

The cheapest trip from Portland, OR to New Orleans was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $148

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 $148 to $5,518 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 $148 which is on 2025-11-11.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Portland, OR to New Orleans?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time2d 16h	Avg Price$335	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3d 7h	Avg Price$541	Daily Departures3

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