There are 3 ways to get from New Orleans to Mobile by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Mobile Amtrak Statrain Amtrak Mardi Gras Service / ...
2h 43m$30–80Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Mobile Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
3h 36m$21–35Drive 143.5 mi
- Drive from New Orleans to Mobilecar 143.5 mi
2h 22m$27–38
New Orleans to Mobile by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Mobile is to bus which costs $21 - $35 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to Mobile is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from New Orleans station to Mobile. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Govt EB Mid Block Past Joachim St via Govt EB at Greyhound Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Mobile Amtrak Sta. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between New Orleans and Mobile is 137 miles. The road distance is 144.4 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Mobile without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs $30 - $80.
The train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Mobile Amtrak Sta takes 2h 43m including transfers and departs twice daily.
New Orleans to Mobile bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
New Orleans to Mobile train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Mobile is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $35 and takes 3h 36m.
What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Mobile, AL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Mobile Amtrak Sta twice daily. Tickets cost $30–80 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Mobile Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $22–35 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Mobile Amtrak Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Mobile Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
New Orleans to Mobile bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Mobile Bus Station.
New Orleans to Mobile train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Mobile Amtrak Sta station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to Mobile is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from New Orleans to Mobile.
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