Cheapest price
$403
Average price
$403
Fastest journey
2 d 23 h 46 m
Average duration
2 d 23 h 46 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
2583 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Diego, CA 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 San Diego, CA to New Orleans, LA will cost around $403 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $403.
Of the 1 trains that leave San Diego, CA for New Orleans, LA on Thu, Jul 10, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 10 the direct trains cover the 2583 km distance in an average of 2 d 23 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 d 23 h 46 m .
On Thu, Jul 10 the slowest trains will take 2 d 23 h 46 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to New Orleans, LA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €78. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €78, and a train costs an average of €198.
Distance: 1605 miles (2583 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
---|---|---|
€438 Average price | €203 Average price Cheapest | €215 Average price |
56h 18m Average total duration 55h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 44h 30m Average total duration 44h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Distance 1605 miles (2583 km) |
Average train duration 55h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $246 (€198) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 51h 30m |
First train 09:00 |
Last train 16:10 |
Buy your official Amtrak train tickets to New Orleans, LA from San Diego, CA from $242 (€194) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient journey.
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.
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