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Mobile Museum of Art
Art museum in Langan Park with American, African and decorative arts, plus changing exhibitions and sculpture grounds.
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£20
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£22
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
2 h 20 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
2 h 31 m
Buses on 19 Sept
4
Distance
212 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from New Orleans, LA to Mobile, AL 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 Mobile, AL will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 4 buses from New Orleans, LA to Mobile, AL, including 4 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 212 km distance in an average of 2 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 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.

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FlixBus

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Orleans, LA to Mobile, AL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, while a flight costs an average of £532.
Distance: 212 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£21 Average Price Cheapest | £33 Average Price | £532 Average Price | £22 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 14m Average total duration 12h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from New Orleans, LA to Mobile, AL:
A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Orleans, LA to Mobile, AL costing on average £33.
A coach is £511 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New Orleans, LA to Mobile, AL costing on average £532.
Other travel options to Mobile, AL take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 43m.
Flight takes on average 12h 14m.
Tickets start at around £21 compared to roughly £22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £1. The journey takes 2h 26m versus 2h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Greyhound, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for New Orleans, LA to Mobile, AL coaches for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 20:50 New Orleans, LA | 2h30 | 23:20 Mobile, Govt EB at Greyhound Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 19 September | |||||
FlixBus | 5:05 New Orleans, LA | 2h25 | 7:30 Mobile, Govt EB at Greyhound Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:05 New Orleans, LA | 2h50 | 10:55 Mobile, Govt EB at Greyhound Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:25 New Orleans, LA | 2h20 | 15:45 Mobile, Govt EB at Greyhound Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Buses from New Orleans, LA to Mobile, AL run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £17 by train.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:40, the last at 21:10. The fastest coach covers the 212 km distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 212 km |
Average bus duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 1:40 |
Last bus 21:10 |
Cheapest Month May |
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Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Mobile, AL — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Mobile, AL trip today.
Art museum in Langan Park with American, African and decorative arts, plus changing exhibitions and sculpture grounds.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New Orleans, LA to Mobile, AL 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 Mobile, AL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most New Orleans, LA to Mobile, AL buses use the New Orleans, LA to Mobile, Govt EB at Greyhound Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare New Orleans, LA and Mobile, AL bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
New Orleans, LA is 1 km from New Orleans city centre. Public transport options include:
New Orleans, LA has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at New Orleans, LA. ATMs are available at New Orleans, LA.
Ticket office support is available at New Orleans, LA.
Available at New Orleans, LA: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New Orleans, LA: Station is wheelchair accessible.
Mobile, Govt EB at Greyhound Bus Station is 6 km from Mobile city centre. Public transport options include:
Mobile, Govt EB at Greyhound Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Mobile, Govt EB at Greyhound Bus Station. ATMs are available at Mobile, Govt EB at Greyhound Bus Station.
Ticket office support is available at Mobile, Govt EB at Greyhound Bus Station.
Available at Mobile, Govt EB at Greyhound Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mobile, Govt EB at Greyhound Bus Station: Station facilities are generally accessible.
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