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Portland to New Orleans buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Portland and New Orleans takes 42h 23m and the fastest bus takes 39h. The bus service runs several times per day from Portland to New Orleans. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

42h 23m
Duration
1,737 mi
Distance
$331
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
  2. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
  3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
  4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
36h 28m
$271–503

Portland to New Orleans bus times

Buses run twice daily between Portland and New Orleans. The earliest departure is at 3:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Portland is at 8:00 PM which arrives into New Orleans at 4:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Boston, MA - South Station and take an average of 42h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Portland to New Orleans.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,736.8 mi
  • Duration: 42h 23m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland, ME to New Orleans Bus Station via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, New York Midtown, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 36h 28m.

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