Train from Washington, DC, US to New Orleans: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Washington to New Orleans on 27 November
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AmtrakTrain
Union Station
Union Passenger TerminalCheapestFastest
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Union Station
Union Passenger TerminalNo tags
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Union Station
Union Passenger TerminalNo tags
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Union Station
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington 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, 13 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just £76, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
1d 13hAverage duration
965 milesDistance
39kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£76 - £249Average duration1d 13h
39kg CO₂e
Average price£131 - £1,138Average duration2d
142kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, 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.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Washington to New Orleans?

    The cheapest train tickets from Washington to New Orleans start from £131. The average price for this train route is around £160. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Washington to New Orleans?

    The average train journey time from Washington to New Orleans is 2d , covering a distance of 965 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Washington to New Orleans route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to New Orleans?

    The earliest train from Washington to New Orleans departs at 15:57. And the latest train departs at 18:30.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
24/11
£375
25/11
£154
Today
£622
27/11
£184
28/11
£184
29/11
£154
30/11
£154
01/12
£126
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to New Orleans was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £126

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

You can expect to pay from £126 to £1,099 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £126, which is on 2025-12-01.

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