The cheapest and fastest coaches from New Orleans, LA to Austin, TX
Cheapest price
£55
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
9 h 50 m
Average duration
9 h 50 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
738 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from New Orleans, LA to Austin, TX is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New Orleans, LA to Austin, TX will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £55.
Of the 1 buses that leave New Orleans, LA for Austin, TX every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 738 km distance in an average of 9 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for New Orleans, LA to Austin, TX
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from New Orleans, LA to Austin, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a train costs an average of £75.
Distance: 738 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
£56 Average Price Cheapest | £168 Average Price | £213 Average Price |
11h 35m Average total duration 11h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 38h 20m Average total duration 37h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
New Orleans, LA to Austin, TX bus times
The table below shows live departures for New Orleans, LA to Austin, TX coaches for today, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 New Orleans, LA | 11h20 | 23:15 Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 New Orleans, LA | 11h40 | 23:35 Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 New Orleans, LA | 11h00 | 22:55 Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 13:40 New Orleans, LA | 9h40 | 23:20 Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:40 New Orleans, LA | 9h55 | 23:35 Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 18:40 New Orleans, LA | 14h20 | 09:00 Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 1 change | |
| Monday 22 December | |||||
undefined · undefined · undefined · undefined | 00:10 New Orleans, LA | 13h30 | 13:40 Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 3 changes | |
undefined · undefined · undefined+ FlixBus | 00:10 New Orleans, LA | 15h05 | 15:15 Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 3 changes | |
undefined · undefined · undefined+ FlixBus | 00:10 New Orleans, LA | 15h25 | 15:35 Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 3 changes | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from New Orleans, LA to Austin, TX
Buses from New Orleans, LA to Austin, TX run on average 10 times per day, taking around 11h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £33 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 738 km distance in 9h 55m.
Distance 738 km |
Average bus duration 11h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 9h 55m |
First bus 02:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound from New Orleans, LA to Austin, TXYou can travel by bus between New Orleans, LA to Austin, TX with FlixBus, Greyhound for as low as £33. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: New Orleans, LA to Austin, TX coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New Orleans, LA to Austin, TX by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Austin, TX, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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