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Mobile to New Orleans by bus

New Orleans lies 212 km (132 mi) west of Mobile, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 4 h 3 min including stops, over roughly 258 km (160 mi) of road.

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MobileNew Orleans
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population183,289362,701
Elevation12 m (39 ft)18 m (59 ft)
Time nowUTC-5 (America/Chicago)UTC-5 (America/Chicago)
Postal codes36601–3669570112–70195

Where to book buses from Mobile to New Orleans

BusbudIntercity coach tickets in North America, Europe and Latin America, including the regional Canadian carriers that sell nowhere else together.Find bus routes on Busbud (opens www.busbud.com in a new tab)
FlixBusThe widest single-brand network in Europe and North America, where it also operates Greyhound. Refunds come back as vouchers, not cash.Search coach routes on FlixBus (opens global.flixbus.com in a new tab)
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Staying in New Orleans

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Common questions

How far is New Orleans from Mobile?

212 km (132 mi) in a straight line, west of Mobile; by road roughly 258 km (160 mi).

How long does it take to get from Mobile to New Orleans by bus?

About 4 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Mobile and New Orleans?

No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.