Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York City to New Orleans, LA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
1d 6 h 2 m
Average
1d 6 h 24 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
1880 km
Of the 2 trains that leave New York City for New Orleans, LA every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 1166 miles (1880 km) | |
Average train duration | 31 h 47 min | |
Average train ticket price | $160 (€140) | |
Train frequency | 1 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there is 1 direct train a day | |
Train providers | Amtrak Acela or Amtrak |
Trains from New York City to New Orleans, LA cover the 1166 miles (1880 km) long journey taking on average 31 h 47 min with our travel partners like Amtrak Acela or Amtrak. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $160 (€140), but the average price of train tickets is $160 (€140).
Find the best trains between New York City and New Orleans, LA with Omio's travel partners Amtrak and Amtrak Acela from $160 (€140). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.
Acela is Amtrak’s flagship high-speed train service operating services along the Northeast Corridor, connecting major cities like Washington, D. C. Baltimore, Philadelphia, NYC, Providence, and Boston. Acela trains are the fastest in the United States and can reach speeds up to 150 mph (250 km/h). When booking an Acela train between New York City and New Orleans, LA, you can choose between Business Class and First Class. Although each class offers different levels of services and accommodations, amenities in both classes include seat reservations, free Wi-Fi, power outlets, adjustable lighting at every seat, conference tables, large tray tables, and spacious and comfortable seats with extra legroom. Passengers can also purchase food and drinks on the train at Café Acela.
Train information from New York City to New Orleans, LA with Amtrak Acela:
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 between New York City and New Orleans, LA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.
Amtrak from New York City to New Orleans, LA train information:
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