Bus Tickets from San Antonio, TX to New Orleans, LA

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: San Antonio
    Departure location: San Antonio Bus Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: San Antonio
    Departure location: San Antonio Bus Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: San Antonio
    Departure location: San Antonio Bus Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Antonio to New Orleans.

Bus
Average Price$61 - $211Average Duration12h 40m
20kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$78 - $117Average Duration15h 15m
74kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Antonio to New Orleans

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 12 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
12h 40mAverage Duration
$61Cheapest ticket
20kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Antonio to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$77
Average bus trip duration12h 40m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure1:05am
Distance505 miles (814 km)
Latest bus departure9:45pm

San Antonio to New Orleans Bus

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

Best price found
04/23
$133
04/24
$86
Today
$86
04/26
$61
04/27
$65
04/28
$58
04/29
$79
04/30
$83
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Antonio to New Orleans was searched and found on Apr 28, 2025 with a price of $58

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

You can expect to pay from $58 to $187 for a bus ticket from San Antonio to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $58 which is on 2025-04-28.

Usually Greyhound Lines, Inc. 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from San Antonio 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.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Antonio to New Orleans.

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 San Antonio to New Orleans.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from San Antonio to New Orleans, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from San Antonio to New Orleans?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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