Train from New Orleans to Pittsburgh: Tickets & Timetables

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from New Orleans to Pittsburgh on 16 December
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Compare 2 ways to travel from New Orleans to Pittsburgh

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Pittsburgh. The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 001, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
1d 8hAverage duration
1482 kmDistance
37kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 2 001 - R 9 063Average duration1d 8h
37kg CO₂e
Average priceR 2 856 - R 25 283Average duration1d 14h
135kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New Orleans to Pittsburgh by train

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

  1. How much is the train ticket from New Orleans to Pittsburgh?

    The cheapest train tickets from New Orleans to Pittsburgh start from R 2 856. The average price for this train route is around R 6 493. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

    The average train journey time from New Orleans to Pittsburgh is 1d 14h, covering a distance of 1482 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 13h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the New Orleans to Pittsburgh 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 New Orleans to Pittsburgh?

    The earliest train from New Orleans to Pittsburgh departs at 09:10. And the latest train departs at 13:45.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
13/12
R 15 933
14/12
No data
Today
R 8 354
16/12
R 18 121
17/12
R 5 977
18/12
R 16 536
19/12
R 6 442
20/12
R 6 184
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New Orleans to Pittsburgh was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of R 5 977

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 Pittsburgh as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 5 977 to R 23 408 for a train ticket from New Orleans to Pittsburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 5 977, which is on 2025-12-17.

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