Bus Tickets from New Orleans to Washington, DC, US

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TodayAug 29
TomorrowAug 30
from US$138
SunAug 31
from US$161
MonSep 1
from US$145
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WedSep 3
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Washington

Bus
Average PriceUS$105 - US$424Average Duration1d 7h
39kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$161 - US$552Average Duration1d 6h
142kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from New Orleans to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$105, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day
1d 7hAverage Duration
US$105Cheapest ticket
39kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New Orleans to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$139
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 7h
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure5:10am
Distance1555 km
Latest bus departure11:35pm

New Orleans to Washington Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip New Orleans - Washington, DC, US

  1. How far is New Orleans from Washington?

    The distance between New Orleans and Washington is around 1554 km (964 miles).

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Union Passenger Terminal, in New Orleans, and end it at Union Station, in Washington.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08-27
US$177
08-28
US$167
Today
US$195
08-30
US$130
08-31
US$153
09-01
US$160
09-02
US$147
09-03
US$113
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New Orleans to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of US$113

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

You can expect to pay from US$113 to US$226 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$113 which is on 2025-09-03.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from New Orleans to Washington will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

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

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

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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

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