The average bus between New Orleans and Rice University takes 10h 28m and the fastest bus takes 8h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from New Orleans to Rice University. 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 Rice University. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Orleans is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Rice University at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from New Orleans to Rice University. However, there are services departing from New Orleans station and arriving at Rice University station via Downtown Houston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.
New Orleans to Rice University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
New Orleans to Rice University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Downtown Houston station.
The distance between New Orleans and Rice University is 514 km. The road distance is 570 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houston 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 6h 20m. FlixBus-us also services this route 3 times a day.