How much is the bus ticket from New Orleans to Los Angeles?

The cheapest bus tickets from New Orleans to Los Angeles start from $146. The average price for this route is around $224. 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 New Orleans to Los Angeles?

The average bus trip duration from New Orleans to Los Angeles is 1d 23h, covering a distance of 1674 miles (2699 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 16h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the New Orleans to Los Angeles route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New Orleans to Los Angeles?

The earliest bus departs from New Orleans to Los Angeles at 6:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New Orleans to Los Angeles?

A bus trip from New Orleans to Los Angeles generates an estimated 67.46975 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Bus New Orleans to Los Angeles from $144 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New Orleans to Los Angeles on April 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 21h	1:15pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 17h	9:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 23h	3:30pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Los Angeles on April 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 20h	12:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 17h	9:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 18h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 23h	3:30pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	6:55am	New Orleans International Airport	2d	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Los Angeles on April 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 20h	12:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 17h	9:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 18h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 23h	3:30pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	10:55am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 20h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Los Angeles on April 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 18h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 17h	9:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:55am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 20h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 23h	3:30pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	6:55am	New Orleans International Airport	2d	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Los Angeles on April 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 18h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 17h	9:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:55am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 20h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 23h	3:30pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	6:55am	New Orleans International Airport	2d	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Los Angeles on April 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 21h	1:15pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 17h	9:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 18h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 23h	3:30pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	6:55am	New Orleans International Airport	2d	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 1 day, 23 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $146, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

1d 23hAverage Duration

1674 milesDistance

67kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$146 - $493	Average Duration1d 23h	CO₂ emissions 67kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$175 - $3,669	Average Duration2d 20h	CO₂ emissions 244kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and Los Angeles?

Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,531 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi2.5

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 New Orleans Los Angeles recent customer reviews

We were constantly delayed due to simple things that could have been avoided. Not going greyhound anymore.

Leon B.

October 4, 2017

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from New Orleans to Los Angeles, US 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 New Orleans to Los Angeles?
The cheapest bus tickets from New Orleans to Los Angeles start from $146. The average price for this route is around $224. 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 New Orleans to Los Angeles?
The average bus trip duration from New Orleans to Los Angeles is 1d 23h, covering a distance of 1674 miles (2699 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 16h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the New Orleans to Los Angeles route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New Orleans to Los Angeles?
The earliest bus departs from New Orleans to Los Angeles at 6:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New Orleans to Los Angeles?
A bus trip from New Orleans to Los Angeles generates an estimated 67.46975 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

03/30

$228

03/31

$168

Today

$275

04/02

$232

04/03

No data

04/04

$218

04/05

$212

04/06

$207

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Mar 31, 2026 with a price of $168

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 Los Angeles, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $168 to $449 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $207 which is on 2026-04-06.