TX → LA · about 318 miles
Houston to New Orleans bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 57 direct buses and trains a week from Houston to New Orleans. The fastest takes 6 hours; the first departure leaves at 12:05 AM and the last at 10:50 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 57
- Fastest trip
- 6h 00m
- First departure
- 12:05 AM
- Last departure
- 10:50 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:05 AM | 7:05 AM | 7h 00m | Daily | Houston Bus Station Greyhound to New Orleans Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 5:00 AM | 12:55 PM | 7h 55m | Daily | Houston Bus Station Greyhound to New Orleans Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 7:30 AM | 1:40 PM | 6h 10m | Daily except Tue | Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 9:00 AM | 3:20 PM | 6h 20m | Daily except Sat | Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 12:10 PM | 9:40 PM | 9h 30m | Mon, Thu, Sat | Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:05 PM | 8:20 PM | 7h 15m | Daily | Houston Bus Station Greyhound to New Orleans Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 1:30 PM | 8:05 PM | 6h 35m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 1:45 PM | 8:45 PM | 7h 00m | Wed–Sun | Houston Southwest Fwy to New Orleans Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 5:45 PM | 11:45 PM | 6h 00m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 10:50 PM | 4:55 AM +1 day | 6h 05m | Daily except Tue | Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in Houston Where you get off in New Orleans The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Houston
Where buses and trains stop in New Orleans
- New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal Map of New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (Google Maps)
Return trip: New Orleans to Houston
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Houston to New Orleans?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 6 hours; the typical trip is 7 hours.
What time is the first departure from Houston to New Orleans?
The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM (Daily) and the last at 10:50 PM (Daily except Tue).
Which bus and rail companies go from Houston to New Orleans?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Houston?
Buses and trains to New Orleans leave from Houston Amtrak station, Downtown Houston, Houston Southwest Fwy and Houston Bus Station Greyhound.