Bus Tickets from Charlottesville to New Orleans

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Next departures for Charlottesville to New Orleans on August 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Charlottesville Union Station
New Orleans Bus StationCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Charlottesville Union Station
New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline DrNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charlottesville to New Orleans.

Bus
Average Price$100 - $173Average Duration2d 7h
35kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$160 - $897Average Duration1d 1h
127kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Charlottesville to New Orleans

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $160, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
1d 1hAverage Duration
$160Cheapest ticket
127kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Charlottesville to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$129
Average bus trip duration2d 7h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure9:40am
Distance865 miles (1394 km)

Charlottesville to New Orleans Bus

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Charlottesville - New Orleans

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
$115
08/28
$132
Today
$165
08/30
$123
08/31
$116
09/01
$105
09/02
$92
09/03
$102
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charlottesville to New Orleans was searched and found on Sep 2, 2025 with a price of $92

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

You can expect to pay from $92 to $165 for a bus ticket from Charlottesville to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $92 which is on 2025-09-02.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Charlottesville and New Orleans!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Charlottesville to New Orleans, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Charlottesville to New Orleans.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Charlottesville to New Orleans while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Charlottesville to New Orleans?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Charlottesville by bus?

Bus from New Orleans to Charlottesville

You can also go to New Orleans by train

Train from Charlottesville to New Orleans

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