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The cheapest and fastest trains from Baltimore, MD to New Orleans, LA

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

$804

Average price

$885

Fastest journey

1 d 4 h 55 m

Average duration

1 d 17 h 29 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

1608 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Baltimore, MD to New Orleans, LA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Baltimore, MD to New Orleans, LA will cost around $885 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $804.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Baltimore, MD for New Orleans, LA on Sun, Jul 13, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jul 13 the direct trains cover the 1608 km distance in an average of 1 d 17 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 d 4 h 55 m .

On Sun, Jul 13 the slowest trains will take 2 d 6 h 2 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Amtrak118 Northeast Regional · 291 Ethan Allen Express · 49 Lake Shore Limited · 59 City Of New Orleans
10:45AM54h02
Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
03:47PMUnion Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA
$8041One-way
3 transfers
Amtrak19 Crescent
05:07PM28h55
Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
09:02PMUnion Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA
$9651One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Baltimore, MD to New Orleans, LA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Baltimore, MD to New Orleans, LA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €77. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €77, and a train costs an average of €148.

Distance: 998 miles (1607 km)

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29h 20m

Average total duration

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Baltimore, MD to New Orleans, LA train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, July 13
Last updated at 10:55 PM
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amtrak118 Northeast Regional · 291 Ethan Allen Express · 49 Lake Shore Limited · 59 City Of New Orleans2:45 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
54h02
8:47 PM Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA3 transfers
amtrak19 Crescent9:07 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
28h55
2:02 AM Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Baltimore, MD to New Orleans, LA

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Trains from Baltimore, MD to New Orleans, LA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 28h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $185 (€148) but you can travel from only $65 (€52) by flight.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $65 (€52)
Distance
998 miles (1607 km)
Average train duration
28h 50m
Cheapest ticket price
$185 (€148)
Trains per day
2
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
28h 47m
First train
05:31
Last train
17:19
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $65 (€52)

Train providers: Amtrak from Baltimore, MD to New Orleans, LA trains

Travel between Baltimore, MD and New Orleans, LA from $293 (€235) with Omio’s train partners Amtrak! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.

Train information from Baltimore, MD to New Orleans, LA with Amtrak:

  • Average Duration: 28 h 47 min
  • Cheapest Price: $293
  • Amtrak frequency: 1 a day

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