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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Birmingham Station | Union Passenger Terminal | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Birmingham Station | Union Passenger Terminal | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Birmingham to New Orleans
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 8 hours 9 minutes and with fares starting at just R 666, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Customers appreciated the overall ride and friendly service, despite experiencing delays. Some users mentioned a 2-3 hour delay due to unforeseen circumstances but acknowledged that it was not within the company's control. Additionally, free snacks were provided during these delays. However, there were concerns about vaping in bathrooms affecting allergies for some passengers.
Amtrak Birmingham New Orleans recent customer reviews
They can’t control an engine breaking down in front of them. 2-3 hour delay. But that is not y’all’s fault. They supplied some free snacks. Folks were friendly.
Richard D R.
I enjoyed not having to drive and disliked the vaping in the bathrooms which made my allergies bad.
Crystal J.
I missed the train departure
Toni S.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham, US to New Orleans by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Birmingham to New Orleans?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to New Orleans start from R 666. The average price for this train route is around R 666. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to New Orleans?
The average train journey time from Birmingham to New Orleans is 8h 9m, covering a distance of 503 km. The quickest train can get you there in 8h 9m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Birmingham to New Orleans route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to New Orleans?
The earliest train from Birmingham to New Orleans departs at 13:03. And the latest train departs at 13:03.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Birmingham, US to New Orleans was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of R 623To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Birmingham, US to New Orleans as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 623 to R 5 672 for a train ticket from Birmingham, US to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 623, which is on 2025-12-14.
What's the cheapest way to go from Birmingham, US to New Orleans?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Birmingham, US and New Orleans is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost R 666 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 666. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to New Orleans, choose the train, as it will take you from Birmingham, US to New Orleans in about 8h 9m – that's the fastest way to get there!
