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

Distance	1918 miles (3093 km)
Average train duration	77 h 47 min
Average train ticket price	$1,534 (€1,300)
Direct train	No
Train providers	Amtrak

Trains from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA cover the 1918 miles (3093 km) long trip taking on average 77 h 47 min with our travel partners like Amtrak. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $1,534 (€1,300), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $453 (€384).

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

Find the best trains from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA with Omio's travel partners Amtrak from $287 (€243). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.

Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains to New Orleans, LA from San Francisco, CA, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA train information with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 62 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: $287

FAQs: Trains from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA

FAQs: Travel by train from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA.

Cheap train tickets from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA can start from as little as $453 (€384) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA is $1,534 (€1,300); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to New Orleans, LA from San Francisco, CA is on average 77 h 47 min for the 1918 mile (3093 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA leaves at 1: 55 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA leaves at 3: 00 PM.

For the journey from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA you can take a train with Amtrak. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

The cheapest month for a train from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA is May.

You have options as you can travel between San Francisco, CA and New Orleans, LA 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

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