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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

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.

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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Train	Most popular Flight	Bus
€404 Average price	€236 Average price	€129 Average price Cheapest
42h 11m Average total duration 41h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	7h 11m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	34h 45m Average total duration 34h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
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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

Fastest train

41h 34m

First train

00:39

Last train

13:45

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

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.

Buffalo, NY to New Orleans, LA train information with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 40 h 34 min
Cheapest Price: $669
Amtrak frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Buffalo, NY to New Orleans, LA

FAQs: Travel by train from Buffalo, NY 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 Buffalo, NY to New Orleans, LA.

Cheap train tickets from Buffalo, NY to New Orleans, LA can start from as little as $264 (€212) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Buffalo, NY to New Orleans, LA is $321 (€258); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Buffalo, NY to New Orleans, LA is 41 h 34 min to travel the 1084 mile (1749 km) long journey, with around there is 1 train per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Buffalo, NY to New Orleans, LA leaves at 12: 39 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Buffalo, NY to New Orleans, LA leaves at 1: 45 PM.

There is 1 train a day from Buffalo, NY to New Orleans, LA which require at least one change with VIA Rail. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Buffalo, NY to New Orleans, LA, you can count on VIA Rail for the best way to get you to New Orleans, LA. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service to New Orleans, LA from Buffalo, NY and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

The cheapest month to travel from Buffalo, NY to New Orleans, LA by train is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Buffalo, NY to New Orleans, LA including taking a train or bus.