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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Houston to New Orleans, LA from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today
$58
tomorrow
$44
Monday
$37
Tuesday
$37
Wednesday
$43
Thursday
$42
Friday
$39

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 7h 15m 1:05 PM Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station 8:20 PM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station  Economy $58
FlixBus 6h 35m 1:30 PM Houston Downtown Houston 8:05 PM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station  Economy $60
FlixBus 6h 35m 2:10 PM Houston Downtown Houston 8:45 PM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station  Economy $60
FlixBus 6h 5m 10:50 PM Houston Downtown Houston 4:55 AM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station  Economy $62
  • Did you know that if you travel from Houston to New Orleans, LA via Baton Rouge, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 35m
      0
      1:30 PM
      Houston
      Downtown Houston
      6:40 PM
      Baton Rouge
      Park & Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $34
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      1h 20m
      0
      6:45 PM
      Baton Rouge
      Park & Ride
      8:05 PM
      New Orleans, LA
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $14
    Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 10m 7:30 AM Houston Downtown Houston 1:40 PM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station  Economy $44
FlixBus 6h 20m 9:00 AM Houston Downtown Houston 3:20 PM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station  Economy $44
FlixBus 6h 35m 1:30 PM Houston Downtown Houston 8:05 PM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station  Economy $46
Greyhound US 7h 0m 12:05 AM Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station 7:05 AM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station  Economy $50
Greyhound US 7h 55m 5:00 AM Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station 12:55 PM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station  Economy $50

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 7h 15m 1:05 PM Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station 8:20 PM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station  Economy $37
Greyhound US 7h 0m 12:05 AM Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station 7:05 AM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station  Economy $38
Greyhound US 7h 55m 5:00 AM Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station 12:55 PM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station  Economy $39
FlixBus 6h 35m 1:30 PM Houston Downtown Houston 8:05 PM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station  Economy $41
FlixBus 6h 10m 7:30 AM Houston Downtown Houston 1:40 PM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station  Economy $42

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 7h 0m 12:05 AM Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station 7:05 AM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station  Economy $37
Greyhound US 7h 15m 1:05 PM Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station 8:20 PM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station  Economy $38
Greyhound US 7h 55m 5:00 AM Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station 12:55 PM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station  Economy $39
FlixBus 6h 20m 9:00 AM Houston Downtown Houston 3:20 PM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station  Economy $41

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 7h 0m 12:05 AM Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station 7:05 AM New Orleans, LA Canal and Charles  Economy $43
Greyhound US 7h 55m 5:00 AM Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station 12:55 PM New Orleans, LA Canal and Charles  Economy $43
Greyhound US 7h 15m 1:05 PM Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station 8:20 PM New Orleans, LA Canal and Charles  Economy $43
FlixBus 6h 35m 2:10 PM Houston Downtown Houston 8:45 PM New Orleans, LA Canal and Charles  Economy $45
FlixBus 6h 5m 10:50 PM Houston Downtown Houston 4:55 AM New Orleans, LA Canal and Charles  Economy $45
  • Did you know that if you travel from Houston to New Orleans, LA via Baytown, TX, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      7h 15m
      0
      1:05 PM
      Houston
      Harrisburg Blvd Station
      1:35 PM
      Baytown, TX
      Travel Express
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $4
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Greyhound US
      6h 40m
      0
      1:40 PM
      Baytown, TX
      Travel Express
      8:20 PM
      New Orleans, LA
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $33
    Travel time is 1h 10m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 10m 7:30 AM Houston Downtown Houston 1:40 PM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station  Economy $42
FlixBus 6h 20m 9:00 AM Houston Downtown Houston 3:20 PM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station  Economy $42
FlixBus 6h 35m 1:30 PM Houston Downtown Houston 8:05 PM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station  Economy $42
Greyhound US 7h 0m 12:05 AM Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station 7:05 AM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station  Economy $44
Greyhound US 7h 15m 1:05 PM Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station 8:20 PM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station  Economy $44
  • Did you know that if you travel from Houston to New Orleans, LA via Baytown, TX, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      7h 15m
      0
      1:05 PM
      Houston
      Harrisburg Blvd Station
      1:35 PM
      Baytown, TX
      Travel Express
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $4
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Greyhound US
      6h 40m
      0
      1:40 PM
      Baytown, TX
      Travel Express
      8:20 PM
      New Orleans, LA
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $33
    Travel time is 1h 5m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 7h 55m 5:00 AM Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station 12:55 PM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station  Economy $39
Greyhound US 7h 15m 1:05 PM Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station 8:20 PM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station  Economy $39
FlixBus 6h 35m 1:30 PM Houston Downtown Houston 8:05 PM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station  Economy $41
FlixBus 6h 5m 10:50 PM Houston Downtown Houston 4:55 AM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station  Economy $41
FlixBus 6h 10m 7:30 AM Houston Downtown Houston 1:40 PM New Orleans, LA Central Bus Station  Economy $42

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Houston to New Orleans, LA is $37 on 7/13/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Houston and New Orleans, LA

See here how frequent the connections between Houston and New Orleans, LA are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily buses from Houston to New Orleans, LA. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Houston and New Orleans, LA.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 34 buses from Houston to New Orleans, LA, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Houston and New Orleans, LA, with 13 offers.

Facts about the bus from Houston to New Orleans, LA

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 13 times every day by bus from Houston to New Orleans, LA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Houston to New Orleans, LA starting from $37!

Cheapest Bus $37
Fastest Bus 6h 5m
Earliest Bus 1:05 PM
Latest Bus 10:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes 13 Ø
Distance 318.9 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Houston to New Orleans, LA

Every day, 13 buses from 2 bus companies leave Houston for New Orleans, LA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/11/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/05
Monday 07/06
Tuesday 07/07
Wednesday 07/08
Thursday 07/09
Friday 07/10
Saturday 07/11
$64
Sunday 07/12
$44
Monday 07/13
$37
Tuesday 07/14
$37
Wednesday 07/15
$43
Thursday 07/16
$42
Friday 07/17
$39
Saturday 07/18
$39
Sunday 07/19
$44
Monday 07/20
$41
Tuesday 07/21
$42
Wednesday 07/22
$37
Thursday 07/23
$41
Friday 07/24
$44
Saturday 07/25
$40
Sunday 07/26
$45
Monday 07/27
$43
Tuesday 07/28
$42
Wednesday 07/29
$39
Thursday 07/30
$45
Friday 07/31
$42
Saturday 08/01

The cheapest time to travel from Houston to New Orleans, LA

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Houston to New Orleans, LA, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $37, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Houston to New Orleans, LA. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $44.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Houston to New Orleans, LA, with $37. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $41.

How to save money travelling from Houston to New Orleans, LA

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Houston to New Orleans, LA in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Houston to New Orleans, LA, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Houston to New Orleans, LA are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Houston to New Orleans, LA

These are the most booked bus companies between Houston to New Orleans, LA from our users.

Greyhound US from Houston to New Orleans, LA

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Houston to New Orleans, LA:

Cheapest Price $37
Fastest Bus 7h 0m
Earliest Bus 1:05 PM
Last Bus 10:00 PM
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 7/10/2026

FlixBus from Houston to New Orleans, LA

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Houston to New Orleans, LA:

Cheapest Price $41
Fastest Bus 6h 5m
Earliest Bus 1:30 PM
Last Bus 10:50 PM
Daily Connections 7 Ø
Found on 7/10/2026

All bus stations and stops in Houston and New Orleans, LA

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Houston and New Orleans, LA.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Houston to New Orleans, LA

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Houston to New Orleans, LA? Or which bus companies serve the route Houston to New Orleans, LA? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Houston to New Orleans, LA bus

How much does a Houston New Orleans, LA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $37 and takes 7h 15m to reach New Orleans, LA. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Houston to New Orleans, LA?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $37 and $72. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to New Orleans, LA.

On average, how many connections are available from Houston to New Orleans, LA each day?

Every day, the Houston to New Orleans, LA bus route is served by approximately 13 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Houston to New Orleans, LA take?

The fastest bus from Houston to New Orleans, LA is offered by FlixBus and takes 6h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $62. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Houston to New Orleans, LA?

The earliest bus arriving in New Orleans, LA from Houston starts at 1:05 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Houston to New Orleans, LA?

The latest bus trip departing from Houston for New Orleans, LA starts at 10:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Houston New Orleans, LA route?

When traveling by bus from Houston to New Orleans, LA, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Houston and New Orleans, LA?

You can check all the direct connections between Houston and New Orleans, LA by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Houston to New Orleans, LA bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Houston New Orleans, LA bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Houston New Orleans, LA bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Houston to New Orleans, LA on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Houston to New Orleans, LA?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 13 daily trips between Houston and New Orleans, LA. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Houston to New Orleans, LA?

Prices and availability for 13 trips between Houston and New Orleans, LA change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Houston to New Orleans, LA

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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