TX → LA · about 505 miles
San Antonio to New Orleans bus & train schedule
Amtrak and FlixBus run 8 direct buses and trains a week from San Antonio to New Orleans. The fastest takes 10 hours 5 minutes; the first departure leaves at 6:25 AM and the last at 10:00 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 8
- Fastest trip
- 10h 05m
- First departure
- 6:25 AM
- Last departure
- 10:00 AM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:25 AM | 9:40 PM | 15h 15m | Mon, Thu, Sat | San Antonio Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:00 AM | 8:05 PM | 10h 05m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | San Antonio Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in San Antonio Where you get off in New Orleans The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in San Antonio
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 San Antonio
Questions
How long is the bus or train from San Antonio to New Orleans?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 10 hours 5 minutes; the typical trip is 15 hours 15 minutes.
What time is the first departure from San Antonio to New Orleans?
The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM (Mon, Thu, Sat) and the last at 10:00 AM (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun).
Which bus and rail companies go from San Antonio to New Orleans?
Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in San Antonio?
Buses and trains to New Orleans leave from San Antonio Amtrak Station and San Antonio Bus Station.