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The average bus between New Orleans and Washington DC takes 25h 41m and the fastest bus takes 24h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from New Orleans to Washington DC. 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 Washington DC. 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 Washington DC at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Atlanta Bus Station and take an average of 25h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from New Orleans to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 41m.
New Orleans to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
New Orleans to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between New Orleans and Washington DC is 1552.3 km. The road distance is 1721 km.
You can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Washington DC via Atlanta Bus Station, Washington Union Station, H St NE+Union Station Garage, and Franklin Square+Bay A in around 22h 31m.
