- Must visit
The National WWII Museum
World-class museum covering the American experience in World War II with immersive exhibits, artifacts, and restored aircraft. One of the city's most important cultural attractions.


Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
2h 2m
Average duration
2h 2m
Trains per day
2
Distance
105 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to New Orleans, LA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 1m.
Tickets start at around $34 (€28) compared to roughly $15 (€13) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-18.14 (€-14.92). The journey takes 2h 1m versus 1h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA trains for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
23 Amtrak Mardi Gras Service | 8:11 AM Gulfport (opens June 2025), Gulfport, MS | 2h02 | 10:13 AM Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
25 Amtrak Mardi Gras Service | 6:11 PM Gulfport (opens June 2025), Gulfport, MS | 2h02 | 8:13 PM Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€17) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:35, the last at 18:11. The fastest train covers the 65 miles (105 km) distance in 2h 2m.
Distance 65 miles (105 km) |
Average train duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€17) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 2m |
First train 7:35 AM |
Last train 6:11 PM |
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Most Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA trains use the to Union Passenger Terminal station pair. Use this guide to compare Gulfport, MS and New Orleans, LA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Union Passenger Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Cochon Restaurant, Herbsaint
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Union Passenger Terminal. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Union Passenger Terminal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Union Passenger Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Union Passenger Terminal: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Passenger Terminal: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Regency New Orleans, Le Pavillon Hotel, Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans.
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