There are 8 ways to get from Katy to New Orleans by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 Katy to Downtown Houstonbus FlixBus 2270
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2211 / ...
7h 50m$54–86Bus, train
- Take the bus from Katy, TX to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus Frisco
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
11h 27m$98–231Drive 374.8 mi
- Drive from Katy to New Orleanscar 374.8 mi
6h 19m$69–99Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Katy, TX to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane HOU - MSY
4h 43m$95–615Bus via Alief (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Houston to New Orleans Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2211
8h 40m$54–90Bus via Houston
- Take the bus from Katy to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1110
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
9h 5m$60–98Bus, line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Katy, TX to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus
- Take the bus from Travis St @ Jefferson St to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane IAH - MSY
5h 15m$661–968Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Katy to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane AUS - MSY
6h 55m$472–986
Katy to New Orleans by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Katy to New Orleans is to bus which costs $50 - $90 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Katy to New Orleans is to bus and fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $95 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Katy to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Katy and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Downtown Houston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between Katy and New Orleans is 382 miles. The road distance is 376.9 miles.
The best way to get from Katy to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 7h 50m and costs $50 - $90.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Katy to New Orleans, including transfers.
Katy to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Katy station.
Katy to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downtown Houston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katy to New Orleans is 377 miles. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Katy to New Orleans.
Book your Katy to New Orleans bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Katy, TX, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
You can take a bus from Katy to New Orleans Bus Station via Downtown Houston in around 7h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
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
- $90–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Katy to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Houston to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Katy to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Katy to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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