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Compare bus, train, and flight for San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €102. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €102, and a train costs an average of €204.
Distance: 1921 miles (3093 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€305 Average price | €195 Average price | €150 Average price Cheapest |
70h 56m Average total duration 70h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration Fastest 4h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 54h 36m Average total duration 54h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Why should you book San Francisco to New Orleans trains with Omio?
Amtrak operates all train services from San Francisco to New Orleans. Omio is the only official third party seller for Amtrak tickets.
Why book with Omio vs Amtrak?
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Amtrak with all available travel options, which are bus, train and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from San Francisco to New Orleans.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Official reseller: Amtrak tickets can only be bought on Omio or Amtrak's website as Omio is the only official third party seller for Amtrak tickets. Trainline, RailEurope, and Rail.Ninja do not sell Amtrak tickets as they are not official sellers.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from San Francisco to New Orleans.
Journey information
Overview: Train from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA
Trains from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 70h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $253 (€204) but you can travel from only $127 (€102) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 14:45. The fastest train covers the 1921 miles (3093 km) distance in 62h 45m.
Distance 1921 miles (3093 km) |
Average train duration 70h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $253 (€204) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 62h 45m |
First train 04:55 |
Last train 14:45 |
Train companies: Amtrak from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between San Francisco, CA and New Orleans, LA from $127 (€102). 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 San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at New Orleans, LA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA
- 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
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