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

The cheapest bus tickets from New Orleans to Washington start from $160. The average price for this route is around $274. 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 New Orleans to Washington?

The average bus travel time from New Orleans to Washington is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 1569 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the New Orleans to Washington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak .

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

The earliest bus departs from New Orleans to Washington at 5:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:15pm.

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

A bus trip from New Orleans to Washington generates an estimated 39 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 New Orleans to Washington?

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 New Orleans to Washington?

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 New Orleans to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak , with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

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

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 New Orleans to Washington from $160 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for New Orleans to Washington on January 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 4h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d	10:20pm	Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	9:05am	Union Station	No tags
	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 1h	10:35am	Union Station	No tags
	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	4:25pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Washington on January 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 4h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d	10:20pm	Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	9:05am	Union Station	No tags
	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 1h	10:35am	Union Station	No tags
	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	4:25pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Washington on January 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 3h	5:40pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d	11:05pm	Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	9:05am	Union Station	No tags
	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 1h	10:35am	Union Station	No tags
	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	4:25pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Washington on January 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 3h	5:40pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d	11:05pm	Union Station	Fastest
8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 1h	10:35am	Union Station	No tags
9:30am	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 3h	1:47pm	Union Station	No tags
1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	4:25pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Washington on January 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 3h	5:40pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d	11:05pm	Union Station	Fastest
	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 1h	10:35am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 22h	12:20pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
	9:30am	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 3h	1:47pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Washington on January 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 3h	5:40pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d	10:15pm	Union Station	Fastest
	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 1h	10:35am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 22h	12:20pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
	9:30am	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 3h	1:47pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Washington on January 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 3h	5:40pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d	10:15pm	Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	9:05am	Union Station	No tags
	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 1h	10:35am	Union Station	No tags
	9:30am	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 3h	1:47pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Washington on January 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 3h	5:40pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d	10:15pm	Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	9:05am	Union Station	No tags
	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 1h	10:35am	Union Station	No tags
	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 2h	4:25pm	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $160, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

1569 kmDistance

39kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$160 - $676	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$240 - $2,017	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 142kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and Washington?

Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,492 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,716 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 New Orleans to Washington, DC, US 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 New Orleans to Washington?
The cheapest bus tickets from New Orleans to Washington start from $160. The average price for this route is around $274. 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 New Orleans to Washington?
The average bus travel time from New Orleans to Washington is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 1569 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the New Orleans to Washington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New Orleans to Washington?
The earliest bus departs from New Orleans to Washington at 5:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New Orleans to Washington?
A bus trip from New Orleans to Washington generates an estimated 39 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 New Orleans to Washington?
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 New Orleans to Washington?
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 New Orleans to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New Orleans to Washington?
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

01-06

$263

01-07

$187

Today

$170

01-09

$189

01-10

$189

01-11

$184

01-12

$170

01-13

$170

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Jan 8, 2026 with a price of $170

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 $170 to $1,011 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 $170 which is on 2026-01-12.

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.