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Next departures from Indianapolis to New Orleans on 13 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Indianapolis Bus Station
New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline DrCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Indianapolis Bus Station
New Orleans Bus StationFastest
Amtrak
Greyhound Amtrak Station
Union Passenger TerminalNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Indianapolis Bus Station
New Orleans Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus
Downtown Transit Center
New Orleans Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Indianapolis to New Orleans

Bus
Average priceUS$87 - US$257Average duration1d 2h
29kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$151 - US$409Average duration1d 10h
104kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Indianapolis to New Orleans

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 US$87, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
1d 2hAverage duration
US$87Cheapest ticket
29kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Indianapolis to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$111
Average bus trip duration1d 2h
Number of daily buses13
Earliest bus departure03:15
Distance713 miles
Latest bus departure23:30

Indianapolis to New Orleans Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Indianapolis - New Orleans

  1. What's the distance between Indianapolis and New Orleans by coach?

    The distance between Indianapolis and New Orleans by coach is approximately 713 miles (1150 km).

  2. How can I travel from Indianapolis to New Orleans avoiding air travel?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
10/09
No data
11/09
US$89
Today
US$86
13/09
US$109
14/09
US$84
15/09
US$105
16/09
No data
17/09
US$88
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Indianapolis to New Orleans was searched and found on 14 Sept 2025 with a price of US$84

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 US$84 to US$949 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 US$84, which is on 2025-09-14.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to New Orleans, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Indianapolis to New Orleans will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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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!

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

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 Indianapolis to New Orleans?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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