San Diego, CA to New Orleans, LA train with Amtrak

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The cheapest and fastest trains from San Diego, CA to New Orleans, LA

Showing times and prices for Jul 10

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast trains

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.

Amtrak
10:01PM71h46
San Diego, CA
09:47PMNew Orleans, LA
$4031One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for San Diego, CA to New Orleans, LA

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)

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€438

Average price

€203

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Cheapest

€215

Average price

56h 18m

Average total duration

55h 48m

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7h 31m

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4h 31m

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3h 0m

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44h 30m

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44h 0m

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30m

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American Airlines

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Greyhound

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Journey information

Overview: Train from San Diego, CA to New Orleans, LA

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Trains from San Diego, CA to New Orleans, LA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 55h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $246 (€198) but you can travel from only $97 (€78) 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 $97 (€78)
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
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 $97 (€78)

Train providers: Amtrak from San Diego, CA to New Orleans, LA trains

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.

Amtrak from San Diego, CA to New Orleans, LA train information:

  • Average Duration: 51 h 30 min
  • Cheapest Price: $242

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