How much is the bus ticket from St. Louis to New Orleans?

The cheapest bus tickets from St. Louis to New Orleans start from $63. The average price for this route is around $137. 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 St. Louis to New Orleans?

The average bus trip duration from St. Louis to New Orleans is 1d , covering a distance of 599 miles (966 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 45m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the St. Louis to New Orleans route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus , Amtrak .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from St. Louis to New Orleans?

The earliest bus departs from St. Louis to New Orleans at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from St. Louis to New Orleans?

A bus trip from St. Louis to New Orleans generates an estimated 24 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from St. Louis to New Orleans?

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 St. Louis to New Orleans?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the most timely service from St. Louis to New Orleans?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from St. Louis to New Orleans?

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 St. Louis to New Orleans from $64 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for St. Louis to New Orleans on January 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:00pm	Gateway Station	13h 45m	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
11:00pm	Gateway Station	16h 47m	3:47pm	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
11:00pm	Gateway Station	16h 47m	3:47pm	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: 01/04/2026 CST.

Get from St. Louis to New Orleans

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $63, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1d Average Duration

599 milesDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in St. Louis and New Orleans?

Stops in St. Louis

A
Gateway Station
430 S 15th St, St Louis, MO 63103
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Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,493 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound St. Louis New Orleans recent customer reviews

I didn't get to New Orleans on this bus. I got to Baton Rouge at 8pm and was told the next bus was at 5am the following morning. We missed the connecting bus by over an hour. 5 of us caught an uber to New Orleans as we had to get there and didn't want to wait all night for another bus.

Michelle S.

July 16, 2019

I made all of my connections. Arrival time was accurate.

Dori J.

January 16, 2025

FlixBus

3.5/511,998 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak

4/55,725 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 traveling from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to New Orleans?
The cheapest bus tickets from St. Louis to New Orleans start from $63. The average price for this route is around $137. 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 St. Louis to New Orleans?
The average bus trip duration from St. Louis to New Orleans is 1d , covering a distance of 599 miles (966 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 45m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the St. Louis to New Orleans route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Amtrak.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from St. Louis to New Orleans?
The earliest bus departs from St. Louis to New Orleans at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from St. Louis to New Orleans?
A bus trip from St. Louis to New Orleans generates an estimated 24 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from St. Louis to New Orleans?
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 St. Louis to New Orleans?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from St. Louis to New Orleans?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from St. Louis to New Orleans?
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

01/09

$92

01/10

$107

Today

$72

01/12

$70

01/13

$70

01/14

$84

01/15

$66

01/16

No data

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to New Orleans was searched and found on Jan 15, 2026 with a price of $66

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

You can expect to pay from $66 to $437 for a bus ticket from St. Louis to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $66 which is on 2026-01-15.

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.