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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

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.

118 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

19 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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Most popular Train	Flight	Bus
€215 Average price	€168 Average price	€114 Average price Cheapest
29h 20m Average total duration 28h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	25h 49m Average total duration 25h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular airline	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Live departures

Baltimore, MD to New Orleans, LA train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, July 13

Last updated at 10:55 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
118 Northeast Regional · 291 Ethan Allen Express · 49 Lake Shore Limited · 59 City Of New Orleans	2:45 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD	54h02	8:47 PM Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA	3 transfers
19 Crescent	9:07 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD	28h55	2:02 AM Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA	0 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.

Price information

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

Direct trains

Fastest train

28h 47m

First train

05:31

Last train

17:19

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

FAQs: Trains from Baltimore, MD to New Orleans, LA

FAQs: Travel by train from Baltimore, MD to New Orleans, LA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Baltimore, MD to New Orleans, LA.

Cheap train tickets from Baltimore, MD to New Orleans, LA can start from as little as $185 (€149) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Baltimore, MD to New Orleans, LA is $283 (€227); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Baltimore, MD to New Orleans, LA train time is 28 h 43 min covering the 996 mile (1607 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Baltimore, MD to New Orleans, LA leaves at 9: 15 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Baltimore, MD to New Orleans, LA leaves at 5: 19 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Baltimore, MD to New Orleans, LA without having to change trains with Amtrak. There is 1 direct train from Baltimore, MD to New Orleans, LA each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best Baltimore, MD to New Orleans, LA train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Amtrak. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services between Baltimore, MD and New Orleans, LA to compare what amenities they may offer.

The cheapest month to travel from Baltimore, MD to New Orleans, LA by train is June.

You have options as you can travel from Baltimore, MD to New Orleans, LA 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.