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

The cheapest bus tickets from Indianapolis to New Orleans start from $145. The average price for this route is around $225. 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 Indianapolis to New Orleans?

The average bus travel time from Indianapolis to New Orleans is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 1159 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 22h 10m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Indianapolis to New Orleans route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus , Amtrak .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Indianapolis to New Orleans?

The earliest bus departs from Indianapolis to New Orleans at 3:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

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

A bus trip from Indianapolis to New Orleans generates an estimated 29 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Indianapolis to New Orleans?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Indianapolis to New Orleans?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Indianapolis to New Orleans?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Indianapolis to New Orleans?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Indianapolis to New Orleans from $153 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to New Orleans on January 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:10pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	22h 40m	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	3:50pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 2h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:25pm	Downtown Transit Center	23h 30m	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30pm	Downtown Transit Center	1d 7h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:05pm	Indianapolis Northeast	1d 3h	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to New Orleans on January 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:25am	Indianapolis Bus Station	19h 20m	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 5h	3:47pm	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
	4:30am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 2h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	3:15am	Downtown Transit Center	1d 3h	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:25pm	Downtown Transit Center	23h 30m	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to New Orleans on January 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30pm	Downtown Transit Center	1d 7h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:25am	Indianapolis Bus Station	19h 20m	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 5h	3:47pm	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
	4:30am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 2h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	3:15am	Downtown Transit Center	1d 3h	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to New Orleans on January 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30pm	Downtown Transit Center	1d 7h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	11:25am	Indianapolis Bus Station	22h 10m	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 5h	3:47pm	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
	4:30am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 2h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:25pm	Downtown Transit Center	23h 30m	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to New Orleans on January 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30pm	Downtown Transit Center	1d 7h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	11:25am	Indianapolis Bus Station	22h 10m	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 5h	3:47pm	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
	4:30am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 2h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:25pm	Downtown Transit Center	23h 30m	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 11:55 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to New Orleans

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $145, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

1159 kmDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$145 - $449	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$244 - $684	Average Duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Indianapolis and New Orleans?

Stops in Indianapolis

A
Greyhound Amtrak Station
350 S Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
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Stops in New Orleans

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

Greyhound

3.5/587,492 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,974 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,719 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to New Orleans?
The cheapest bus tickets from Indianapolis to New Orleans start from $145. The average price for this route is around $225. 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 Indianapolis to New Orleans?
The average bus travel time from Indianapolis to New Orleans is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 1159 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 22h 10m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Indianapolis to New Orleans route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Amtrak.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Indianapolis to New Orleans?
The earliest bus departs from Indianapolis to New Orleans at 3:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Indianapolis to New Orleans?
A bus trip from Indianapolis to New Orleans generates an estimated 29 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Indianapolis to New Orleans?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Indianapolis to New Orleans?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Indianapolis to New Orleans?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Indianapolis to New Orleans?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01-07

$252

01-08

$271

Today

$219

01-10

$261

01-11

$195

01-12

$195

01-13

$198

01-14

No data

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to New Orleans was searched and found on Jan 11, 2026 with a price of $195

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

You can expect to pay from $195 to $909 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $195 which is on 2026-01-11.

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.