The cheapest and fastest trains from New Orleans, LA to Saint Paul, MN
Cheapest price
$368
Average price
$368
Fastest journey
1 d 4 h 56 m
Average duration
1 d 4 h 56 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
1688 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New Orleans, LA to Saint Paul, 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 Saint Paul, MN will cost around $368 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $368.
Of the 1 trains that leave New Orleans, LA for Saint Paul, MN on Wed, Nov 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 1688 km distance in an average of 1 d 4 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 d 4 h 56 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 1 d 4 h 56 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.


Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for New Orleans, LA to Saint Paul, MN
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Orleans, LA to Saint Paul, MN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €136. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €136, and a train costs an average of €239.
Distance: 1048 miles (1688 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€297 Average price | €274 Average price | €139 Average price Cheapest |
27h 28m Average total duration 26h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 31h 30m Average total duration 31h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
New Orleans, LA to Saint Paul, MN train times
The table below shows live departures for New Orleans, LA to Saint Paul, MN trains for today, Tuesday, November 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:45 PM New Orleans, LA | 33h11 | 3:56 AM Saint Paul, MN | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New Orleans, LA to Saint Paul, MN
Distance 1048 miles (1688 km) |
Average train duration 26h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $293 (€239) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 29h 11m |
First train 08:50 |
Last train 14:45 |
Train companies: Amtrak from New Orleans, LA to Saint Paul, MN trainsAmtrak trains will get you between New Orleans, LA and Saint Paul, MN from $135 (€111). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from New Orleans, LA to Saint Paul, MN

popular train stations
Popular train stations from New Orleans, LA to Saint Paul, MN
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available adjacent to the station, accessible 24/7.
- Cochon Restaurant
- Herbsaint
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- Hyatt Regency New Orleans
- Le Pavillon Hotel
- Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak services
- Hall 3: bus and streetcar connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Streetcar: Loyola-UPT Line
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available with several options for short-term and long-term stays.
- The Buttered Tin
- Saint Dinette
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $1
- The Saint Paul Hotel
- Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown
- InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and regional trains
- Hall 3: event spaces and retail
- Metro Transit: Green Line
- Bus: Several lines available
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