There are 7 ways to get from Houston to New Orleans by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2211 / ...
6h 10m$55–95Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
9h 30m$110–240Drive 346.9 mi
- Drive from Houston to New Orleanscar 346.9 mi
5h 48m$64–92Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane HOU - MSY
3h 45m$92–604Bus via Houston Bus Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
8h 33m$56–112Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- 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 17m$69–407Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB)plane IAH - PIB
- Drive from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) to New Orleanscar
5h 19m$80–389
Houston to New Orleans by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to New Orleans is to bus which costs $55 - $95 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to New Orleans is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $90 - $650.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Downtown Houston and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Houston and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9h 30m.
The distance between Houston and New Orleans is 353 miles. The road distance is 348.9 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $55 - $95.
The bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Station takes 6h 10m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Houston to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.
Houston to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to New Orleans is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $55 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 9h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $650 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Houston, 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 $55–95 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 3 times a week. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 9h 30m.
- 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
- $130–700
- 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
- $65–400
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 713-635-4000
- Website
- ridemetro.org
Bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal C
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.ridemetro.org
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More Questions & Answers
Houston to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
Houston to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to New Orleans is 349 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Houston to New Orleans.
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