Bus Tickets from Houston, US to New Orleans

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TodayAug 31
from US$74
TomorrowSep 1
from US$66
TueSep 2
from US$51
WedSep 3
from US$45
ThuSep 4
from US$42
FriSep 5
from US$43
SatSep 6
from US$49
SunSep 7
from US$42

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Downtown Gray & Smith
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd
    Arrival time: September 2 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Houston Bus Station
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Downtown Gray & Smith
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Houston Bus Station
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Houston to New Orleans

Bus
Average PriceUS$37 - US$119Average Duration6h 35m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$56 - US$148Average Duration9h 30m
46kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Houston to New Orleans

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 6 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day
6h 35mAverage Duration
US$37Cheapest ticket
13kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Houston, US to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$47
Average Bus Trip Duration6h 35m
Number of daily buses12
Earliest bus departure12:05am
Distance516 km
Latest bus departure11:20pm

Houston to New Orleans Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Houston, US - New Orleans

  1. What is the distance between Houston and New Orleans?

    It's about 511 km (317 miles) from Houston to New Orleans.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Houston to New Orleans?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway, in Houston, and end it at Union Passenger Terminal, 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
08-29
US$89
08-30
US$62
Today
US$66
09-01
US$58
09-02
US$43
09-03
US$37
09-04
US$34
09-05
US$35
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Houston, US to New Orleans was searched and found on Sep 4, 2025 with a price of US$34

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

You can expect to pay from US$34 to US$98 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$34 which is on 2025-09-04.

Usually Greyhound 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

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Houston 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.

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

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Houston to New Orleans.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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

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

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Houston, US by bus?

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