Bus Tickets from Detroit, MI to New Orleans

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TodayJun 25
from $270
TomorrowJun 26
from $186
FriJun 27
from $134
SatJun 28
from $185
SunJun 29
MonJun 30
from $141
TueJul 1
from $116
WedJul 2

Next departures to New Orleans

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 26 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 27 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 26 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 27 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 26 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 26 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 27 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 26 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to New Orleans.

Average Price$81 - $310Average Duration1d 7h
38kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$156 - $371Average Duration1d 10h
138kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Detroit 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, 7 hours and with fares starting at just $81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
1d 7hAverage Duration
$81Cheapest ticket
38kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Detroit to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$156
Average bus trip duration1d 7h
Number of daily buses4.249999999999999
Earliest bus departure6:40am
Distance940 miles (1516 km)
Latest bus departure11:25pm

Detroit to New Orleans Bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
06/23
$180
06/24
$224
Today
$262
06/26
$178
06/27
$150
06/28
$187
06/29
$130
06/30
$133
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Detroit to New Orleans was searched and found on Jun 29, 2025 with a price of $130

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

You can expect to pay from $130 to $1,857 for a bus ticket from Detroit to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $130 which is on 2025-06-29.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Detroit to New Orleans.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Detroit to New Orleans.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Detroit to New Orleans that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

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.

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 some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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