How much does a train ticket cost from Boston to New Orleans?

The cheapest train tickets from Boston to New Orleans start from £167. The average price for this train route is around £330. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Boston to New Orleans?

The average train journey time from Boston to New Orleans is 1d 13h, covering a distance of 1355 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 9h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Boston to New Orleans route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 7 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Boston to New Orleans?

The earliest train from Boston to New Orleans departs at 08:12. And the latest train departs at 12:57.

Which is the best train operator from Boston to New Orleans?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to New Orleans?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Boston to New Orleans?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Boston to New Orleans?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Boston to New Orleans from £172 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Boston to New Orleans on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:57	Back Bay Station	2d 3h	15:47	Union Passenger Terminal	CheapestFastest
Train	12:57	Back Bay Station	2d 3h	15:47	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
Train	12:57	Back Bay Station	2d 3h	15:47	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
Train	12:57	Back Bay Station	2d 3h	15:47	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
Train	12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	2d 3h	15:47	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Boston to New Orleans on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:57	Back Bay Station	2d 3h	15:47	Union Passenger Terminal	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:25	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 12h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	Fastest
	Train	08:28	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 13h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:25	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 12h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
	Train	08:28	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 13h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Boston to New Orleans on 3 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	08:28	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 13h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:25	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 12h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	Fastest
	Train	08:28	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 13h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:25	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 12h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
	Train	08:28	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 13h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Boston to New Orleans on 4 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:57	Back Bay Station	2d 3h	15:47	Union Passenger Terminal	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:25	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 12h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	Fastest
	Train	08:28	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 13h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:25	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 12h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
	Train	08:28	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 13h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Boston to New Orleans on 5 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:57	Back Bay Station	2d 3h	15:47	Union Passenger Terminal	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:25	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 12h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	Fastest
	Train	08:28	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 13h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:25	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 12h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
	Train	08:28	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 13h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Boston to New Orleans on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:57	Back Bay Station	2d 3h	15:47	Union Passenger Terminal	Cheapest
Train	08:55	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 13h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	Fastest
Train	08:55	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 13h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
Train	08:55	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 13h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
Train	09:55	Boston Route 128, MA	2d 6h	15:47	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Boston to New Orleans

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 1 day, 21 hours and with fares starting at just £94, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

1d 21hAverage duration

1362 milesDistance

55kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£94 - £366	Average duration1d 21h	CO₂ emissions 55kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£167 - £2,282	Average duration1d 13h	CO₂ emissions 199kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Boston, MA, US and New Orleans?

Boston, MA, US

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
South Station
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
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New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,614 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi4

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, US to New Orleans by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Boston to New Orleans?
The cheapest train tickets from Boston to New Orleans start from £167. The average price for this train route is around £330. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Boston to New Orleans?
The average train journey time from Boston to New Orleans is 1d 13h, covering a distance of 1355 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 9h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Boston to New Orleans route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 7 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Boston to New Orleans?
The earliest train from Boston to New Orleans departs at 08:12. And the latest train departs at 12:57.
Which is the best train operator from Boston to New Orleans?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to New Orleans?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Boston to New Orleans?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Boston to New Orleans?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

27/11

£312

28/11

£1,542

Today

£559

30/11

£388

01/12

£350

02/12

£304

03/12

£222

04/12

£258

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to New Orleans was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £222

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Boston, MA, US to New Orleans as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £222 to £2,164 for a train ticket from Boston, MA, US to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £222, which is on 2025-12-03.