What is the travel distance from New Orleans to Houston?

The distance between the two cities is 317 miles (511 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from New Orleans to Houston start their journey at Union Passenger Terminal and wind up at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Houston?

Once in Houston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Kemah Boardwalk, Downtown Houston, City Hall, NASA Johnson Space Center and Hermann Park Conservancy.

Bus New Orleans to Houston from $35 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for New Orleans to Houston on October 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	6h 15m	5:15am	Downtown Gray & Smith	Cheapest
11:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	5h 40m	4:40am	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	Fastest
5:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	7h 30m	1:25am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
4:20pm	New Orleans Bus Station	6h 15m	10:35pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	7h 15m	1:25am	Houston Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Houston on October 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	7h 5m	1:15pm	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
5:55am	New Orleans Bus Station	6h 5m	12:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	Fastest
8:50am	New Orleans Bus Station	9h 5m	5:55pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
2:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	6h 20m	8:35pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
5:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	7h 30m	1:25am	Houston Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Houston on October 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	7h 5m	1:15pm	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
11:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	5h 40m	4:40am	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	Fastest
8:50am	New Orleans Bus Station	9h 5m	5:55pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
7:40am	New Orleans Bus Station	6h 35m	2:15pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
5:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	7h 30m	1:25am	Houston Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Houston on October 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	7h 5m	1:15pm	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
11:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	5h 40m	4:40am	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	Fastest
8:50am	New Orleans Bus Station	9h 5m	5:55pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
7:40am	New Orleans Bus Station	6h 35m	2:15pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
5:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	7h 30m	1:25am	Houston Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Houston on October 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	7h 5m	1:15pm	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
11:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	5h 40m	4:40am	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	Fastest
8:50am	New Orleans Bus Station	9h 5m	5:55pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
5:55am	New Orleans Bus Station	6h 5m	12:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
5:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	7h 30m	1:25am	Houston Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Houston on October 19
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	7h 5m	1:15pm	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
11:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	5h 40m	4:40am	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	Fastest
8:50am	New Orleans Bus Station	9h 5m	5:55pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
5:55am	New Orleans Bus Station	6h 5m	12:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
5:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	7h 30m	1:25am	Houston Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Houston on October 20
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	7h 30m	1:25am	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
11:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	5h 40m	4:40am	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	Fastest
6:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	7h 5m	1:15pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
5:55am	New Orleans Bus Station	6h 5m	12:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
8:50am	New Orleans Bus Station	9h 5m	5:55pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Houston on October 21
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	7h 5m	1:15pm	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
11:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	5h 40m	4:40am	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	Fastest
8:50am	New Orleans Bus Station	9h 5m	5:55pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
5:55am	New Orleans Bus Station	6h 5m	12:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
5:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	7h 30m	1:25am	Houston Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Houston.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$39 - $116	Average Duration6h 35m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$57 - $69	Average Duration9h 18m	CO₂ emissions 46kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from New Orleans to Houston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 6 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

6h 35mAverage Duration

$39Cheapest ticket

12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New Orleans to Houston, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$51

Average bus trip duration6h 35m

Number of daily buses15

Earliest bus departure4:55am

Distance302 miles (487 km)

Latest bus departure11:00pm

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/510,893 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.

FlixBus New Orleans Houston recent customer reviews

Loved the fact that they were on time and all stops were smooth along with a very smooth a fast ride. Made it early actually which was amazing! Bad thing the bus driver was kind of rude. We are all adults and should be able to talk as long as it’s kept at a low tone. But to expect us to be in total silence or get put off the bus was a little extreme. Other than that great experience.

Kelly N.

November 12, 2024

Not good

The B.

May 21, 2025

Didn’t enjoy it because I got to my destination 2 hours later.

Dank J.

May 14, 2025

Greyhound

3.5/587,315 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 Lines, Inc. New Orleans Houston recent customer reviews

It got there in the end , so that’s good. I had a seat to myself, so that’s good. The seat was at the back beside the toilet , which stank all the way from New Orleans to Houston. Disgusting The bus was late getting into NO. It lost more time on route which meant it was over 2 hours late getting in, which meant I have had to reschedule an appointment. Not really a great experience.

Alexander M.

September 5, 2025

It was the worst travel I’ve ever had , too noisy , Driver was very rude , and too many stops

Donna M.

October 2, 2019

Got to the station at 5:30 ready for departure at 6:25pm to only be told that the bus is running 3 hours late. Horrible

Leonardo R.

March 16, 2018

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

New Orleans to Houston Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Houston from New Orleans, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and Houston?

Stops in New Orleans

A - Union Passenger Terminal

Stops in Houston

A - Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway

B - Downtown Greyhound Station

C - Harrisburg Greyhound Station

D - Harrisburg Senda Station

E - Clay St & Louisiana St

F - Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr

Frequently asked questions for your trip New Orleans - Houston, US

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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

$87

10/13

$66

Today

$60

10/15

$50

10/16

$44

10/17

$47

10/18

$46

10/19

$43

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Houston, US was searched and found on Oct 19, 2025 with a price of $43

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

You can expect to pay from $43 to $146 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-10-19.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from New Orleans to Houston but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

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

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from New Orleans to Houston.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from New Orleans to Houston, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time6h 35m	Avg Price$51	Daily Departures15
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time9h 18m	Avg Price$57	Daily Departures1

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