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Valparaiso to New Orleans Bus Schedule
Bus from Valparaiso to New Orleans: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Valparaiso to New Orleans. Traveling by bus from Valparaiso to New Orleans usually takes around 49 hours and 20 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 46 hours and 25 minutes.
| Distance | 814 mi (1309 km) |
| Shortest duration | 46h 25m |
| Cheapest price | $282.94 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Valparaiso to New Orleans?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Valparaiso to New Orleans. Greyhound connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 3 | 2d 1h 20m | $285.58 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus 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 3 bus trips from Valparaiso to New Orleans every day, with the average journey taking around 49 hours and 20 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to New Orleans usually start from $283.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Valparaiso to New Orleans
The bus takes an average of 49 hours and 20 minutes to cover the 814 miles from Valparaiso to New Orleans. However, the fastest bus only takes 46 hours and 25 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 2:00pm and the last bus leaves at 2:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Valparaiso to New Orleans, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Valparaiso?
Main departure station: Brown St & S Campbell St
Most buses depart from the main station in Valparaiso.
All bus stations in Valparaiso:
Brown St & S Campbell St
Where does the bus arrive in New Orleans?
Main arrival station: New Orleans Canal St
Buses arrive in New Orleans at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in New Orleans:
New Orleans Canal St
817 Loyola Ave
St Charles Ave & Poydras St
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