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The cheapest and fastest trains from Buffalo, NY to New Orleans, LA

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

$620

Average price

$620

Fastest journey

2 d 3 h 22 m

Average duration

2 d 3 h 22 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

1749 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Buffalo, NY 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 Buffalo, NY to New Orleans, LA will cost around $620 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $620.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Buffalo, NY to New Orleans, LA without transferring at least 2 times.

VIA Rail
12:25PM51h22
Buffalo, NY
03:47PMNew Orleans, LA
$6201One-way
2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Buffalo, NY to New Orleans, LA

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Buffalo, NY to New Orleans, LA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €97. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €97, and a train costs an average of €259.

Distance: 1086 miles (1749 km)

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€404

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€236

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42h 11m

Average total duration

41h 41m

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30m

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7h 11m

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4h 11m

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3h 0m

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34h 45m

Average total duration

34h 15m

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Buffalo, NY to New Orleans, LA

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Trains from Buffalo, NY to New Orleans, LA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 41h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $323 (€259) but you can travel from only $121 (€97) by bus.
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
Bus from $121 (€97)
Distance
1086 miles (1749 km)
Average train duration
41h 41m
Cheapest ticket price
$323 (€259)
Trains per day
1
Fastest train
41h 34m
First train
00:39
Last train
13:45
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
Bus from $121 (€97)

Train providers: VIA Rail and Amtrak from Buffalo, NY to New Orleans, LA trains

Find the best trains between Buffalo, NY and New Orleans, LA with Omio's travel partners VIA Rail and Amtrak from $669 (€537). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

VIA Rail is Canada's main train provider. There are several different ticket fares like Economy, Business, Sleeper Plus, Prestige and Touring for your next journey.

Buffalo, NY to New Orleans, LA train information with VIA Rail:

  • Average Duration: 50 h 51 min
  • Cheapest Price: $669
  • VIA Rail frequency: 1 a day

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