The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham Station, Birmingham, AL to Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA
Cheapest price
$52
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
7 h 59 m
Average duration
7 h 59 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
503 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham Station, Birmingham, AL to Union Passenger Terminal, 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 Birmingham Station, Birmingham, AL to Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
Of the 1 trains that leave Birmingham Station, Birmingham, AL for Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA on Tue, Dec 23, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 23 the direct trains cover the 503 km distance in an average of 7 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 59 m .
On Tue, Dec 23 the slowest trains will take 7 h 59 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.


Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Birmingham Station, Birmingham, AL to Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham Station, Birmingham, AL to Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €22, and a flight costs an average of €157.
Distance: 312 miles (503 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€51 Average price Cheapest | €74 Average price | €444 Average price |
8h 29m Average total duration Fastest 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 15m Average total duration 10h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 50m Average total duration 8h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Birmingham Station, Birmingham, AL to Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham Station, Birmingham, AL to Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA trains for today, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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19 Crescent | 7:03 PM Birmingham Station, Birmingham, AL | 8h09 | 3:12 AM Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham Station, Birmingham, AL to Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA
Trains from Birmingham Station, Birmingham, AL to Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 18:03, the last at 18:03. The fastest train covers the 312 miles (503 km) distance in 7h 59m.
Distance 312 miles (503 km) |
Average train duration 7h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 7h 59m |
First train 18:03 |
Last train 18:03 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Birmingham Station, Birmingham, AL to Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Birmingham Station, Birmingham, AL and Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA from $27 (€22). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Birmingham Station, Birmingham, AL to Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham Station, Birmingham, AL to Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Birmingham Station, Birmingham, AL to Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available adjacent to the station, accessible 24/7.
- Cochon Restaurant
- Herbsaint
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- Hyatt Regency New Orleans
- Le Pavillon Hotel
- Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak services
- Hall 3: bus and streetcar connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Streetcar: Loyola-UPT Line
