There are 6 ways to get from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from William P. Hobby Airport
best- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane HOU - MSY
3h 45m$92–604Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
7h$50–100Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
11h 4m$112–242Drive 345.4 mi
- Drive from Houston Bus Station to New Orleanscar 345.4 mi
5h 47m$63–91Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane IAH - MSY
4h 45m$654–959Bus via Downtown Houston (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2211 / ...
7h 39m$52–87
Houston Bus Station to New Orleans by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans is to bus which costs $50 - $100 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $90 - $650.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Houston Bus Station station and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Magnolia Park Transit Center WB and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Houston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.
The distance between Houston Bus Station and New Orleans is 323 miles. The road distance is 347.4 miles.
The best way to get from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 7h and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans, including transfers.
Houston Bus Station to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Houston Bus Station.
Houston Bus Station to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $90 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 7h, you could also train, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 11h 4m.
What companies run services between Houston Bus Station, TX, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 7h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal C
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Houston Bus Station to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
Houston Bus Station to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston Bus Station to New Orleans is 347 miles. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans.
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