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The cheapest and fastest trains from Meridian, MS to New Orleans, LA

Showing times and prices for Jul 09

Cheapest price

$41

Average price

$41

Fastest journey

4 h 43 m

Average duration

4 h 43 m

Trains per day

Distance

298 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Meridian, MS 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 Meridian, MS to New Orleans, LA will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Meridian, MS for New Orleans, LA on Wed, Jul 09, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Jul 09 the direct trains cover the 298 km distance in an average of 4 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 43 m .

On Wed, Jul 09 the slowest trains will take 4 h 43 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.

10:19PM4h43

Meridian, MS

03:02AMNew Orleans, LA

$411One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Meridian, MS to New Orleans, LA

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Trains from Meridian, MS to New Orleans, LA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 4h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) if you book in advance.

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

Distance

185 miles (298 km)

Average train duration

4h 43m

Cheapest ticket price

$37 (€30)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

4h 43m

First train

09:15

Last train

16:19

Price information

Train companies: Amtrak from Meridian, MS to New Orleans, LA trains

Amtrak trains will get you to New Orleans, LA from Meridian, MS from $31 (€25). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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 Meridian, MS to New Orleans, LA with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 4 h 43 min
Cheapest Price: $31
Amtrak frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Meridian, MS to New Orleans, LA

FAQs: Travel by train from Meridian, MS 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 Meridian, MS to New Orleans, LA.

Cheap train tickets from Meridian, MS to New Orleans, LA can start from as little as $38 (€30) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Meridian, MS to New Orleans, LA is $65 (€52); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Meridian, MS to New Orleans, LA train travel time is 4 h 43 min for the 185 mile (298 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

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

The last train from Meridian, MS to New Orleans, LA leaves at 4: 19 PM.

Yes, there is 1 direct train a day from Meridian, MS to New Orleans, LA with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

For the best Meridian, MS to New Orleans, LA train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Amtrak. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services to New Orleans, LA from Meridian, MS to compare what amenities they may offer.

A trip to New Orleans, LA from Meridian, MS is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 43 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Meridian, MS to New Orleans, LA by train is April.

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

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Meridian, MS to New Orleans, LA

Meridian

New Orleans

The major train station for departures in Meridian is Union Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Union Station for your trip from Meridian to New Orleans.

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