There are 10 ways to get from Waco to Louisiana by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Dallas, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
best- Take the bus from Waco to Dallasbus
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane DAL - MSY
4h 39m$126–517Bus to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Shreveport
cheapest- Take the bus from Waco to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airportbus
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Shreveport (SHV)plane DFW - SHV
6h 25m$52–306Bus
- Take the bus from Waco to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus FlixBus 2230 / ...
- Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound 2221
11h 45m$94–151Bus, train
- Take the bus from Waco to Downtown Houstonbus FlixBus 2242
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
14h 57m$115–255Drive 502.9 mi
- Drive from Waco to New Orleanscar 502.9 mi
9h 3m$92–133Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Take the bus from Waco to Downtown Austinbus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane AUS - MSY
5h 6m$467–976Bus to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Take the bus from Waco to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airportbus
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane DFW - MSY
5h 16m$617–1,726Bus to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Lafayette Regional Airport
- Take the bus from Waco to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airportbus
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane DFW - LFT
5h 19m$73–349Bus via Houston (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Waco Bus Stop to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1100
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
12h 5m$79–131Bus via Houston #2
- Take the bus from Waco to Houston - Telephone Rdbus San Antonio
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
14h 13m$127–230
Waco to Louisiana by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waco to Louisiana is to bus via Houston which costs $75 - $140 and takes 12h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Waco to Louisiana is to bus and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Waco to Louisiana station. However, there are services departing from Waco and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
The distance between Waco and Louisiana is 539 miles. The road distance is 505.8 miles.
The best way to get from Waco to Louisiana without a car is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Waco to Louisiana, including transfers.
Waco to Louisiana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Waco station.
Waco to Louisiana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waco to Louisiana is 506 miles. It takes approximately 9h 3m to drive from Waco to Louisiana.
Book your Waco to Louisiana bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Waco, TX, USA and Louisiana, USA?
You can take a bus from Waco to New Orleans Bus Station via Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum in around 11h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Dallas to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Dallas to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–500
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 Houston Hobby Apt
- 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
- $85–210
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Waco to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Waco to Houston - Telephone Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–95
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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