Train from Tucson to New Orleans: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Tucson to New Orleans on 20 January
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Tucson Station
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Tucson Station
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Tucson Station
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Tucson Station
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Tucson 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, 9 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 902, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
1d 9hAverage duration
1984 kmDistance
50kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 1 902 - R 7 749Average duration1d 9h
50kg CO₂e
Average priceR 2 612 - R 4 560Average duration1d 11h
182kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Tucson 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.

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

    The cheapest train tickets from Tucson to New Orleans start from R 2 612. The average price for this train route is around R 2 612. 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 Tucson to New Orleans?

    The average train journey time from Tucson to New Orleans is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 2002 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 11h and is operated by Amtrak.

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

    The earliest train from Tucson to New Orleans departs at 08:53. And the latest train departs at 08:53.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
18/01
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19/01
R 2 504
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21/01
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22/01
R 3 680
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24/01
R 2 504
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Tucson to New Orleans was searched and found on 19 Jan 2026 with a price of R 2 504

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 504 to R 20 147 for a train ticket from Tucson to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 504, which is on 2026-01-24.

What's the cheapest way to go from Tucson to New Orleans?

busbud logoThe Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Tucson 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 2 612 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 2 612. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to New Orleans, choose the train, as it will take you from Tucson to New Orleans in about 1d 9h – that's the fastest way to get there!

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