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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rice University and New Orleans takes 8h 49m and the fastest bus takes 8h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rice University 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.

8h 49m
Duration
354 mi
Distance
$78
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Rice University to New Orleans bus times

Buses run twice daily between Rice University and New Orleans. The earliest departure is at 11:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rice University is at 10:20 PM which arrives into New Orleans at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Metropolitan Transit Harris CountyGreyhound USA8h 35m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Metropolitan Transit Harris CountyGreyhound USA8h 45m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Metropolitan Transit Harris CountyGreyhound USA8h 35m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Metropolitan Transit Harris CountyGreyhound USA8h 45m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Metropolitan Transit Harris CountyGreyhound USA8h 35m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Metropolitan Transit Harris CountyGreyhound USA8h 45m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Metropolitan Transit Harris CountyGreyhound USA8h 35m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Metropolitan Transit Harris CountyGreyhound USA9h 50m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Metropolitan Transit Harris CountyGreyhound USA8h 35m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Metropolitan Transit Harris CountyGreyhound USA9h 50m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Metropolitan Transit Harris CountyGreyhound USA8h 35m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Metropolitan Transit Harris CountyGreyhound USA8h 45m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Metropolitan Transit Harris CountyGreyhound USA8h 35m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rice University to New Orleans? 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.

Map of how to get from Rice University to New Orleans.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 354 mi
  • Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Rice University, TX, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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