What is the travel distance from Boston to New Orleans?

About 1357 miles (2189 km) separate Boston and New Orleans.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Boston to New Orleans?

The majority of buses traveling from Boston to New Orleans start their journey at Back Bay Station and wind up at Union Passenger Terminal. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in New Orleans?

Once in New Orleans, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The National WWII Museum, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park And Preserve, City Park, Mardi Gras Carnival and The French Quarter.

Bus Boston to New Orleans from $111 | Compare & Save up to 60%

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: June 25 at 5:15pm
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: Boston (South Station)
Arrival time: June 27 at 5:30am
Destination city: New Orleans
Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 13h
Departure time: June 25 at 7:35pm
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: Boston (South Station)
Arrival time: June 27 at 8:40am
Destination city: New Orleans
Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 14h
Departure time: June 25 at 1:45pm
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: 151 Steel Pl, Cambridge
Arrival time: June 27 at 5:30am
Destination city: New Orleans
Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 16h
Departure time: June 25 at 7:35pm
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: Boston (South Station)
Arrival time: June 28 at 3:55pm
Destination city: New Orleans
Destination location: New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 21h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to New Orleans.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$111 - $378	Average Duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 55kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$214 - $833	Average Duration1d 13h	CO₂ emissions 198kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Boston to New Orleans

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 1 day, 16 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $111, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

1d 16hAverage Duration

$111Cheapest ticket

55kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Boston to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$247

Average bus trip duration1d 16h

Number of daily buses5.741935483870968

Earliest bus departure1:30am

Distance1356 miles (2186 km)

Latest bus departure8:55pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,051 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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 Boston New Orleans recent customer reviews

I was supposed to be in New Orleans at 8a.m. this morning. Buses were late several times, I'm still in Atlanta, and won't be in New Orleans till 9pm tonight. Lost a whole day of a vacation that I'll never get to take again. I'm not very happy to say the least.

Joseph B.

July 28, 2016

Amtrak

4/55,227 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/59,188 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, New York Trailways

Boston to New Orleans Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Boston and New Orleans?

Stops in Boston

A - Back Bay Station

B - South Station

C - North Station

D - Copley Square

E - Prudential MBTA Station

F - Copley MBTA Station

Stops in New Orleans

A - Union Passenger Terminal

Frequently asked questions for your trip Boston, MA, US - New Orleans

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

Best price found

06/21

$206

06/22

$128

Today

$300

06/24

$204

06/25

$213

06/26

$304

06/27

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The cheapest trip from Boston to New Orleans was searched and found on Jun 22, 2025 with a price of $128

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

You can expect to pay from $128 to $1,451 for a bus ticket from Boston to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $204 which is on 2025-06-24.

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 Boston and New Orleans!

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

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Boston to New Orleans will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Boston to New Orleans, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 16h	Avg Price$247	Daily Departures5.741935483870968
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 13h	Avg Price$426	Daily Departures6.833333333333331

Will you be returning to Boston by bus?

Bus from Boston to New Orleans

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