LA → TX · about 458 miles
New Orleans to Austin bus schedule
FlixBus runs 5 direct buses a week from New Orleans to Austin. The fastest takes 9 hours 35 minutes; every bus leaves at 7:40 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 5
- Fastest trip
- 9h 35m
- Leaves at
- 7:40 AM
Timetable
Every bus leaves from New Orleans Bus Station and arrives at Austin Eastside Bus Plaza. 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 | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:40 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 35m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | FlixBus Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in New Orleans Where you get off in Austin The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in New Orleans
- New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal Map of New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (Google Maps)
Where the bus stops in Austin
Return trip: Austin to New Orleans
Questions
How long is the bus from New Orleans to Austin?
The fastest direct bus takes 9 hours 35 minutes.
What time is the first bus from New Orleans to Austin?
Every departure is at 7:40 AM (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun).
Which bus companies go from New Orleans to Austin?
FlixBus runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in New Orleans?
Buses to Austin leave from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.