How much is the train ticket from New Orleans to Houston?

The cheapest train tickets from New Orleans to Houston start from R 972. The average price for this train route is around R 972. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from New Orleans to Houston is 9h 18m, covering a distance of 511 km. The quickest train can get you there in 9h 18m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the New Orleans to Houston 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 New Orleans to Houston?

The earliest train from New Orleans to Houston departs at 09:00. And the latest train departs at 09:00.

Train New Orleans to Houston from R 918 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from New Orleans to Houston on 13 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:00	Union Passenger Terminal	9h 18m	18:18	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
09:00	Union Passenger Terminal	9h 18m	18:18	Amtrak Station	No tags
09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	3d 4h	13:15	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Houston on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	3d 4h	13:15	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
		09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	3d 4h	13:15	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Houston on 15 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:00	Union Passenger Terminal	9h 18m	18:18	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
09:00	Union Passenger Terminal	9h 18m	18:18	Amtrak Station	No tags
09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	3d 4h	13:15	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Houston on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	3d 4h	13:15	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
		09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	3d 4h	13:15	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Houston on 17 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:00	Union Passenger Terminal	9h 18m	18:18	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
09:00	Union Passenger Terminal	9h 18m	18:18	Amtrak Station	No tags
09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	3d 4h	13:15	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Houston on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	3d 4h	13:15	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from New Orleans to Houston on 19 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	3d 4h	13:15	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:43 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from New Orleans to Houston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 6 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just R 601, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

6h 35mAverage duration

505 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 601 - R 1 822	Average duration6h 35m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 972 - R 1 402	Average duration9h 18m	CO₂ emissions 46kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 972

Amtrak New Orleans Houston recent customer reviews

Everything was clean and we'll organized. We even arrived early!

Charles C.

31 December 2023

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New Orleans to Houston, US 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 New Orleans to Houston?
The cheapest train tickets from New Orleans to Houston start from R 972. The average price for this train route is around R 972. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New Orleans to Houston?
The average train journey time from New Orleans to Houston is 9h 18m, covering a distance of 511 km. The quickest train can get you there in 9h 18m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the New Orleans to Houston 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 New Orleans to Houston?
The earliest train from New Orleans to Houston departs at 09:00. And the latest train departs at 09:00.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/12

R 1 126

11/12

R 29 721

Today

R 37 324

13/12

R 1 334

14/12

R 13 336

15/12

R 1 334

16/12

R 14 687

17/12

R 918

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Houston, US was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of R 918

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

You can expect to pay from R 918 to R 41 688 for a train ticket from New Orleans to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 918, which is on 2025-12-17.