How much is the bus ticket from South Bend to New Orleans?

The cheapest bus tickets from South Bend to New Orleans start from $172. The average price for this route is around $313. 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 South Bend to New Orleans?

The average bus travel time from South Bend to New Orleans is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 1349 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 23h 55m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the South Bend to New Orleans route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from South Bend to New Orleans at 8:50am. And the latest bus departs at 6:55pm.

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

A bus trip from South Bend to New Orleans generates an estimated 34 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus South Bend to New Orleans from $162 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for South Bend to New Orleans on January 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:55pm	South Bend	23h 55m	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:50am	South Bend	1d 9h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:55pm	South Bend	1d 22h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for South Bend to New Orleans on January 31
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:55pm	South Bend	23h 55m	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:50am	South Bend	1d 9h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:55pm	South Bend	1d 22h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for South Bend to New Orleans on February 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:55pm	South Bend	23h 55m	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:50am	South Bend	1d 9h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:55pm	South Bend	1d 22h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for South Bend to New Orleans on February 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:55pm	South Bend	23h 55m	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:50am	South Bend	1d 9h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:55pm	South Bend	1d 22h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for South Bend to New Orleans on February 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:55pm	South Bend	23h 55m	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:50am	South Bend	1d 9h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:55pm	South Bend	1d 22h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for South Bend to New Orleans on February 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:55pm	South Bend	23h 55m	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:50am	South Bend	1d 9h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:55pm	South Bend	1d 22h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from South Bend 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, 9 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $172, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1d 9hAverage Duration

1349 kmDistance

34kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$172 - $514	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$216 - $920	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 123kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,518 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

Based on 87518 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $172

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from South Bend 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 South Bend to New Orleans?
The cheapest bus tickets from South Bend to New Orleans start from $172. The average price for this route is around $313. 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 South Bend to New Orleans?
The average bus travel time from South Bend to New Orleans is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 1349 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 23h 55m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the South Bend to New Orleans route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from South Bend to New Orleans?
The earliest bus departs from South Bend to New Orleans at 8:50am. And the latest bus departs at 6:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from South Bend to New Orleans?
A bus trip from South Bend to New Orleans generates an estimated 34 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01-27

$162

01-28

No data

Today

$178

01-30

$166

01-31

$166

02-01

$166

02-02

$166

02-03

$166

The cheapest trip from South Bend to New Orleans was searched and found on Jan 27, 2026 with a price of $162

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

You can expect to pay from $162 to $321 for a bus ticket from South Bend to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $166 which is on 2026-01-30.