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The Walters Art Museum
Major free art museum with collections spanning ancient art, medieval manuscripts, Asian art, and European masterpieces in Mount Vernon.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Orleans, LA to Baltimore, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $127. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $127, and a train costs an average of $180.
Distance: 999 miles (1608 km)
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$315 Average price | $269 Average price | $245 Average price Cheapest | $224 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
30h 54m Average total duration 30h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 27h 6m Average total duration 26h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from New Orleans, LA to Baltimore, MD:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New Orleans, LA to Baltimore, MD costing on average $269 (€221).
A bus is $70 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Orleans, LA to Baltimore, MD costing on average $315 (€259).
Other travel options to Baltimore, MD take longer:
Bus takes on average 26h 36m.
Train takes on average 30h 24m.
Tickets start at around $315 (€259) compared to roughly $224 (€184) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-91.31 (€-75.08). The journey takes 30h 24m versus 16h 29m 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 New Orleans, LA to Baltimore, MD trains for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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![]() | 3:10 PM New Orleans, LA | 28h43 | 7:53 PM Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from New Orleans, LA to Baltimore, MD run on average 3 times per day, taking around 30h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $180 (€148) but you can travel from only $127 (€104) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 09:10, the last at 17:09. The fastest train covers the 999 miles (1608 km) distance in 26h 57m.
Distance 999 miles (1608 km) |
Average train duration 30h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $180 (€148) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 26h 57m |
First train 9:10 AM |
Last train 5:09 PM |
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Major free art museum with collections spanning ancient art, medieval manuscripts, Asian art, and European masterpieces in Mount Vernon.
Leading art museum known for its Cone Collection, contemporary works, sculpture gardens, and strong public programs near Johns Hopkins.
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Moderate for U.S. city travel. Hotels vary by season, while casual dining and transport are fairly manageable.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and delivery drivers.
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Most New Orleans, LA to Baltimore, MD trains use the Union Passenger Terminal to Pennsylvania Station station pair. Use this guide to compare New Orleans, LA and Baltimore, MD 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.
Pennsylvania Station is 1 km from Baltimore city centre. Public transport options include:
Pennsylvania Station 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: The Helmand, Tapas Teatro
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Pennsylvania Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Pennsylvania Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pennsylvania Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pennsylvania Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pennsylvania Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown, The Ivy Hotel, Hotel Revival Baltimore.
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