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TodayJun 27
TomorrowJun 28
from $137
SunJun 29
MonJun 30
from $127
TueJul 1
from $143
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from $140
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: St Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: St Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: St Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to St Louis.

Average Price$89 - $249Average Duration22h 10m
24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$194 - $739Average Duration1d 8h
88kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from New Orleans to St Louis

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach St Louis. The journey takes about 22 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $89, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
22h 10mAverage Duration
$89Cheapest ticket
24kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New Orleans to St Louis: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$146
Average bus trip duration22h 10m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure6:55am
Distance599 miles (965 km)
Latest bus departure11:35pm

New Orleans to St Louis Bus

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

Best price found
06/25
$180
06/26
$133
Today
No data
06/28
$129
06/29
$104
06/30
$119
07/01
$135
07/02
$132
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New Orleans to St Louis was searched and found on Jun 29, 2025 with a price of $104

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 St Louis, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $104 to $180 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to St Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $104 which is on 2025-06-29.

Usually Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus Inc. 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

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from New Orleans to St Louis but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

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

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 New Orleans to St Louis.

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

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!

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

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

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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