The average bus between New Orleans and Raleigh takes 20h and the fastest bus takes 19h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from New Orleans to Raleigh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between New Orleans and Raleigh. The earliest departure is at 8:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Orleans is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Raleigh at 5:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Atlanta Bus Station and take an average of 20h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from New Orleans to Raleigh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from New Orleans to Raleigh. However, there are services departing from New Orleans station and arriving at Raleigh station via Atlanta Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h.
New Orleans to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
New Orleans to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Book your New Orleans to Raleigh bus tickets online with Greyhound USA and GoRaleigh.
The distance between New Orleans and Raleigh is 1,247.4 km. The road distance is 1,385 km.
You can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to GoRaleigh Station via Atlanta Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 17h 20m.