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New Orleans to Birmingham Coach Timetable
Is it better to travel by bus or train from New Orleans to Birmingham?
There are usually 1 daily train trips from New Orleans to Birmingham.
Coach | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceCHF 64.40 | Avg. PriceCHF 35.07 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips4 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration12h 21m | Duration8h 4m |
Coach from New Orleans to Birmingham: Journey Information
There are 5 intercity coaches per day from New Orleans to Birmingham. Traveling by coach from New Orleans to Birmingham usually takes around 12 hours and 26 minutes, but the fastest Aviator Charters coach can make the trip in 5 hours and 35 minutes.
| Distance | 313 mi (503 km) |
| Shortest duration | 5h 35m |
| Cheapest price | CHF 58.33 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Coach lines | 3 |
Coaches from New Orleans to Birmingham
- Aviator Charters: 1 daily coaches from CHF 36
- FlixBus US: 1 daily coaches from CHF 51
- Greyhound: 4 daily coaches from CHF 51
How much is a coach ticket from New Orleans to Birmingham?
Bus tickets for a trip from New Orleans to Birmingham cost CHF 61.35 on average. While it’s a bit pricey for a bus ticket, it’s still significantly more cost-effective than flying. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average coach ticket prices from New Orleans to Birmingham by travel date
Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from New Orleans to Birmingham is expected to be between CHF 56 and CHF 88. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is 3 May 2026, when tickets are available for 3 May 2026. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just CHF 68.
Monthly average prices
Prices as travel date approaches
To save money on bus tickets, buy them as early as possible. Bus carriers usually charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel. Book your ticket at least 29 days in advance to save up to CHF 73.06.
What coach companies travel from New Orleans to Birmingham?
There are 3 bus lines from New Orleans to Birmingham available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 4 daily trips, Greyhound usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aviator Charters | 1 | 5h 35m | CHF 35.97 |
| FlixBus US | 1 | 10h 53m | CHF 93.74 |
| Greyhound | 4 | 12h 40m | CHF 95.52 |
Book Aviator Charters from New Orleans to Birmingham from CHF 36. There are 1 Aviator Charters schedules from New Orleans to Birmingham and you can expect on average to pay for a Aviator Charters ticket to Birmingham. In New Orleans, Aviator Charters departs to Birmingham from 820 Poydras St and no other station. In Birmingham, Aviator Charters arrives at 3510 Grandview Pkwy and no other station.
An average trip on Aviator Charters from New Orleans to Birmingham takes 5 hours and 35 minutes .
On weekends, Aviator Charters offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Birmingham.
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 1 trips per day from New Orleans to Birmingham, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 4 bus trips from New Orleans to Birmingham every day, with the average journey taking around 12 hours and 40 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Birmingham usually start from CHF 52.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from New Orleans to Birmingham
The coach takes an average of 12 hours and 26 minutes to cover the 313 miles from New Orleans to Birmingham. However, the fastest coach only takes 5 hours and 35 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Tuesday is usually the day of the week when coaches are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the coach, traveling mid-week is your best bet."
The first coach leaves at 05:00 and the last coach leaves at 21:00. To see the times for all coaches from New Orleans to Birmingham, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 5 scheduled coaches that travel from New Orleans to Birmingham every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. However, only one of these is a direct coach. With direct service, you do not have to transfer onto a different coach at any point during your trip. Direct coaches also tend to be significantly faster, which is worth bearing in mind as you compare the available options.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from New Orleans to Birmingham; ticket prices start at CHF 28.78.
City Information
New Orleans
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New Orleans is the most populous city in the southern state of Louisiana and one of the most popular party destinations in the whole world. Known as The Big Easy, New Orleans is famous for its distinct French-Spanish architecture, Creole cuisine, and unique music. Around the globe, New Orleans is best known as the host city of Mardi Gras, a late-winter carnival known for flashy costumes and never-ending street parties. Because of that, NOLA is consistently among the preferred vacation destinations among spring breakers and post-grad travelers.
There’s a lot more to New Orleans than just partying, though. While you’re in town, connect with the artistic side of your personality with a visit to the famed New Orleans Museum of Art where you will find the South’s most impressive collection of French and American art. A visit to the Big Easy will not be complete without stopping by some of the city’s iconic cemeteries. Whether you take a guided tour or you explore on your own, you will learn a lot about the area’s history and urban legends.
New Orleans is one of the main economic and commercial centers of the U.S. Gulf Coast region, and as such it is easily accessible by all kinds of transportation. The airport is located not too far from the city center, while the city’s main bus and train station, the Union Passenger Terminal, is placed right in the heart of downtown New Orleans.
Birmingham
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Birmingham may not be the capital of Alabama, but it does hold the crown as both the cultural and entertainment capital of the Cotton State. The second-most populous city, Birmingham was founded during the Reconstruction Period, which followed the American Civil War.
Quietly going about its business as an industrial powerhouse, producing much of America's iron and steel, Birmingham didn't enter the world's consciousness until the Civil Rights Movement one hundred years later. It’s one of the 8 iconic cities on our Martin Luther King, Jr. road trip, as it’s the city where Dr. King wrote his famous “Letter From a Birmingham Jail.” When visiting, be sure to stop at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute to learn more about the city’s civil rights history.
Today known as America's 'Magic City,' new life has been blown into downtown Birmingham in recent years. Its streets have been cleaned up, allowing the city's historical gems such as the Alabama Theater to shine once more both by day and by night.
The Birmingham Museum of Art contains the most extensive collection of artworks in the southeastern United States. It's connected to the nightlife districts of Five Points South, Lakeview, and Uptown by a series of charming tree-lined public squares. Close by Five Points South also lies Red Mountain's Vulcan Park, home to the world's largest cast-iron statue. It was made for the St. Louis World Fair of 1904.
Birmingham is an important regional hub linking the Deep South, the Appalachian Mountains, and Piedmont. Travelers can easily reach other noteworthy destinations in the U.S., including Dallas, Phoenix, and Montgomery, thanks to the hundreds of bus and train routes to and from Birmingham.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in New Orleans?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Union Term - 1001 Loyola Ave
Opened in 1954 to replace the five depots spread throughout the city, the Union Passenger Terminal connects all of New Orleans’ passenger rail into one iconic building. To this day, it remains the largest transportation hub in New Orleans and is a key link for travel throughout the Southern United States. Three of Amtrak’s long distance train lines end their service at Union Passenger Terminal: the City of New Orleans line from Chicago, the Crescent line from New York City, and the Sunset Limited line from Los Angeles to New Orleans. Buses operated by Greyhound and Jefferson Lines also serve this station, as well as public transit which connects to New Orleans’ famous streetcars. At the station, there are shops, a game room, and food for purchase, and the city’s must-visit French Quarter is just a mile away.
All coach stations in New Orleans:
Union Term - 1001 Loyola Ave
820 Poydras St
Where does the coach arrive in Birmingham?
Main arrival station: MAX Central Station
These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in Birmingham.
Coach stations in Birmingham:
MAX Central Station
3510 Grandview Pkwy
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