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New Orleans to Mobile by bus

Mobile lies 212 km (132 mi) north-east of New Orleans, 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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New OrleansMobile
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population362,701183,289
Elevation18 m (59 ft)12 m (39 ft)
Time nowUTC-5 (America/Chicago)UTC-5 (America/Chicago)
Postal codes70112–7019536601–36695

Where to book buses from New Orleans to Mobile

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 Mobile

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Common questions

How far is Mobile from New Orleans?

212 km (132 mi) in a straight line, north-east of New Orleans; by road roughly 258 km (160 mi).

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

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

Where these facts come from

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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.