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

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to New Orleans start from R 2 956. The average price for this train route is around R 3 600. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from Philadelphia to New Orleans is 1d 6h, covering a distance of 1752 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 2h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to New Orleans?

The earliest train from Philadelphia to New Orleans departs at 12:00. And the latest train departs at 15:38.

Train Philadelphia to New Orleans from R 2 835 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to New Orleans on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:38	30th Street Station	1d 6h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	CheapestFastest
Train	15:38	30th Street Station	1d 6h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
Train	12:00	30th Street Station	2d 4h	15:47	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
Train	12:00	30th Street Station	2d 4h	15:47	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
Train	12:00	30th Street Station	2d 4h	15:47	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to New Orleans on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:38	30th Street Station	1d 6h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	CheapestFastest
Train	15:38	30th Street Station	1d 6h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
Train	12:00	30th Street Station	2d 4h	15:47	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
Train	12:00	30th Street Station	2d 4h	15:47	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
Train	12:00	30th Street Station	2d 4h	15:47	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to New Orleans on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	15:38	30th Street Station	1d 6h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:38	30th Street Station	1d 6h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to New Orleans on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	15:38	30th Street Station	1d 6h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:38	30th Street Station	1d 6h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to New Orleans on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	15:38	30th Street Station	1d 6h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:38	30th Street Station	1d 6h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to New Orleans on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	15:38	30th Street Station	1d 6h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Philadelphia to New Orleans on 19 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	15:38	30th Street Station	1d 6h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:14 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia 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 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 017, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28bus per day

1d 13hAverage duration

1765 kmDistance

44kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 2 017 - R 6 623	Average duration1d 13h	CO₂ emissions 44kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 956 - R 32 262	Average duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 159kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 638 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5638 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 2 956

Amtrak Philadelphia New Orleans recent customer reviews

I enjoyed the friendliness. I did not enjoy the lack of breaks to stretch and/or smoke.

Victoria Y.

31 July 2025

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia to New Orleans?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to New Orleans start from R 2 956. The average price for this train route is around R 3 600. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to New Orleans?
The average train journey time from Philadelphia to New Orleans is 1d 6h, covering a distance of 1752 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 2h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to New Orleans?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to New Orleans departs at 12:00. And the latest train departs at 15:38.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/12

R 3 458

10/12

R 4 996

Today

R 6 016

12/12

R 4 996

13/12

R 4 996

14/12

R 7 261

15/12

R 4 167

16/12

R 4 167

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to New Orleans was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 3 458

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

You can expect to pay from R 3 458 to R 40 330 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 4 167, which is on 2025-12-15.