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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 | Back Bay Station | Union Passenger Terminal | Cheapest | ||||
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak | Train | Boston Route 128, MA | Union Passenger Terminal | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Boston Route 128, MA | Union Passenger Terminal | No tags | ||||
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak | Train | Back Bay Station | Union Passenger Terminal | No tags | ||||
| Train | Boston Route 128, MA | Union Passenger Terminal | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to New Orleans
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 1 day, 21 hours and with fares starting at just $133, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Boston, MA, US and New Orleans?
Boston, MA, US
- A145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
- B100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
- C700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
Train Companies
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Boston, MA, US to New Orleans by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Boston to New Orleans?
The cheapest train tickets from Boston to New Orleans start from $216. The average price for this train route is around $452. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Boston to New Orleans?
The average train ride duration from Boston to New Orleans is 1d 13h, covering a distance of 1355 miles (2185 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1d 9h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Boston to New Orleans route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 8 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Boston to New Orleans?
The earliest train departs from Boston to New Orleans at 8:12am. And the latest train departs at 12:57pm.
What is the best train operator from Boston to New Orleans?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to New Orleans?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Boston to New Orleans?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Boston to New Orleans?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to New Orleans was searched and found on Dec 21, 2025 with a price of $262To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Boston, MA, US to New Orleans, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $262 to $2,826 for a train ticket from Boston, MA, US to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $262 which is on 2025-12-21.
