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New Orleans to Houston bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 57 direct buses and trains a week from New Orleans to Houston. The fastest takes 6 hours 5 minutes; the first departure leaves at 5:55 AM and the last at 11:00 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 57
- Fastest trip
- 6h 05m
- First departure
- 5:55 AM
- Last departure
- 11:00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:55 AM | 12:00 PM | 6h 05m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houston | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 6:10 AM | 1:15 PM | 7h 05m | Daily | New Orleans Bus Station to Houston Bus Station Greyhound | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 7:40 AM | 2:15 PM | 6h 35m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houston | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 9:00 AM | 6:18 PM | 9h 18m | Mon, Wed, Sat | New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houston | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:05 AM | 5:55 PM | 8h 50m | Daily | New Orleans Bus Station to Houston Bus Station Greyhound | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 12:40 PM | 7:15 PM | 6h 35m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houston | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 2:40 PM | 9:00 PM | 6h 20m | Daily except Tue | New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houston | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 4:40 PM | 10:55 PM | 6h 15m | Daily except Sat | New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houston | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 6:00 PM | 1:30 AM +1 day | 7h 30m | Daily | New Orleans Bus Station to Houston Bus Station Greyhound | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 11:00 PM | 5:05 AM +1 day | 6h 05m | Daily except Wed | New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houston | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in New Orleans Where you get off in Houston The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in New Orleans
- New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal Map of New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (Google Maps)
Where buses and trains stop in Houston
Return trip: Houston to New Orleans
Questions
How long is the bus or train from New Orleans to Houston?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 6 hours 5 minutes; the typical trip is 6 hours 35 minutes.
What time is the first departure from New Orleans to Houston?
The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun) and the last at 11:00 PM (Daily except Wed).
Which bus and rail companies go from New Orleans to Houston?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in New Orleans?
Buses and trains to Houston leave from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.