What is the distance between Charlotte and New Orleans?

The distance between the two cities is 649 miles (1046 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Charlotte to New Orleans?

If you're headed to New Orleans from Charlotte, chances are that your bus will depart from Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company and arrive at Union Passenger Terminal. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in New Orleans?

Once in New Orleans, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are New Orleans Streetcars, The French Quarter, Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral and New Orleans Museum Of Art (NOMA).

Bus Charlotte to New Orleans from $65 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Charlotte to New Orleans on October 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	19h 25m	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Charlotte to New Orleans on October 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	17h 40m	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	6:10pm	Charlotte Bus Station	15h 25m	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	10:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	19h 25m	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:55am	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	21h 35m	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	12:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 4h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to New Orleans on October 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	19h 25m	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	6:10pm	Charlotte Bus Station	15h 25m	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	12:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	17h 40m	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:55am	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	21h 35m	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	12:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 4h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to New Orleans on October 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	17h 40m	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	6:10pm	Charlotte Bus Station	15h 25m	8:35am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	17h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	10:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	19h 25m	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	12:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 4h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to New Orleans.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$71 - $214	Average Duration19h 25m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$145 - $533	Average Duration19h 17m	CO₂ emissions 95kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Charlotte to New Orleans

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 19 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

19h 25mAverage Duration

$71Cheapest ticket

26kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Charlotte, NC to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$104

Average bus trip duration19h 25m

Number of daily buses6

Earliest bus departure12:55am

Distance655 miles (1056 km)

Latest bus departure10:30pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,316 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Charlotte New Orleans recent customer reviews

Our drivers were wonderful! They were VERY friendly and helpful! No complaints there! On the other hand the bus was quite dirty and reeked of urine. Changed buses same gross smell and every surface on the bus was sticky. We left Mobile about 30 minutes late and made a stop in Biloxi that wasn’t on my itinerary. I knew I wasn’t going to make it on time to pick up my rental car due to leaving late and the extra stop in Biloxi so I ended up getting off the bus in Biloxi and catching an Uber to the nearest Enterprise and drove the final hour and a half. So in summary, amazing drivers and staff. Disgusting buses & gross bathrooms.

Danica C.

January 29, 2020

It was great just that the station needs to be a lottle bit more organized.

Silvia V.

July 29, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/510,901 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Charlotte to New Orleans Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Charlotte and New Orleans?

Stops in Charlotte

A - Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company

B - Charlotte Douglas International Airport

C - Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station

D - Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop

E - 4127 Glenwood Dr

Stops in New Orleans

A - Union Passenger Terminal

Frequently asked questions for your trip Charlotte, NC - New Orleans

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What are the best sights and things to do in New Orleans?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/12

$179

10/13

$149

Today

$144

10/15

$150

10/16

$145

10/17

$80

10/18

$95

10/19

$65

The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans was searched and found on Oct 19, 2025 with a price of $65

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $65 to $220 for a bus ticket from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $65 which is on 2025-10-19.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Charlotte to New Orleans.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Charlotte to New Orleans, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Charlotte to New Orleans will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time19h 25m	Avg Price$104	Daily Departures6
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time19h 17m	Avg Price$145	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Charlotte, NC by bus?

Bus from New Orleans to Charlotte, NC

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Train from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans

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