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The cheapest and fastest trains from New Orleans, LA to Minneapolis, MN

Showing times and prices for Jun 21

Cheapest price

$227

Average price

$227

Fastest journey

1 d 9 h 11 m

Average duration

1 d 9 h 11 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

1694 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New Orleans, LA to Minneapolis, MN is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from New Orleans, LA to Minneapolis, MN will cost around $227 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $227.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave New Orleans, LA for Minneapolis, MN on Sat, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 1694 km distance in an average of 1 d 9 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 d 9 h 11 m .

On Sat, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 1 d 9 h 11 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.

Amtrak
07:45PM33h11
New Orleans, LA
04:56AMMinneapolis, MN
$2271One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for New Orleans, LA to Minneapolis, MN

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Orleans, LA to Minneapolis, MN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €181. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 46m.

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€238

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Cheapest

€284

Average price

1d 31h 13m

Average duration

1d 30h 43m

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30m

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10h 46m

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7h 46m

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3h 0m

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Journey information

Overview: Train from New Orleans, LA to Minneapolis, MN

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Trains from New Orleans, LA to Minneapolis, MN run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1d 30h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $222 (€181) but you can travel from only $120 (€98) by flight.
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
Flight from $120 (€98)
Distance
1051 miles (1693 km)
Average train duration
1d 30h 43m
Cheapest ticket price
$222 (€181)
Trains per day
2
Fastest train
1d 28h 44m
First train
08:50
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
Flight from $120 (€98)

Train providers: Amtrak from New Orleans, LA to Minneapolis, MN trains

Find the best trains to Minneapolis, MN from New Orleans, LA with Omio's travel partners Amtrak from $234 (€191). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey to Minneapolis, MN from New Orleans, LA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

New Orleans, LA to Minneapolis, MN train information with Amtrak:

  • Average Duration: 33 h 11 min
  • Cheapest Price: $234

FAQs: Trains from New Orleans, LA to Minneapolis, MN

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