Houston to New Orleans bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 9 daily bus departures available, including 5 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Houston bus station at 06:00h, arriving at New Orleans bus station at 12:20h the same day. While latest bus departs at 21:20h, arriving at 04:10h the following day.
Departure station and country
Houston, USA (United States)
Arrival station and country
New Orleans, USA (United States)
Travel Distance
560 km
Average Trip Duration
04h 45min
Total Departures
9
Popular Operators
FlixBus
Lowest Price
$61
Transportation Options
Bus
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Getting from Houston and New Orleans by bus
The shortest travel distance between Houston and New Orleans is 560 km.
The fastest bus which departs at 06:35 has a travel time of h.
The longest travel time on the route is 07:30h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet.
You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.
Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in New Orleans earlier, there
are 5 night buses from Houston to New Orleans.
The overnight buses depart between and 21:20 and arrive between 03:20 and 04:10
the same day.
Bus companies operating the Houston to New Orleans route
FlixBus is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 1251 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.
Over 1251 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Houston to New Orleans. The average rating is 0. You can read the users' review of the bus company below.
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