The average bus between Washington DC and New Orleans takes 28h 7m and the fastest bus takes 24h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Washington DC 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.
Buses run twice daily between Washington DC and New Orleans. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 3:30 PM which arrives into New Orleans at 4:50 PM. All services require a transfer at 11 St NW+F St NW and take an average of 28h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 7m.
Washington DC to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
The distance between Washington DC and New Orleans is 1552.3 km. The road distance is 1725 km.
You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to New Orleans Bus Station via 11 St NW+F St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 25h 3m.
