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Compare train, bus, and flight for Birmingham, AL to New Orleans, LA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham, AL to New Orleans, LA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $40, and a bus costs an average of $26.
Distance: 312 miles (503 km)
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$63 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price |
8h 30m Average total duration Fastest 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 11m Average total duration 8h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Birmingham, AL to New Orleans, LA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham, AL to New Orleans, LA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
19 Crescent1:03 PM8h09Birmingham Station, Birmingham, AL9:12 PMUnion Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA$431One-way0 transfers
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19 Crescent1:03 PM8h09Birmingham Station, Birmingham, AL9:12 PMUnion Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA$431One-way0 transfers
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19 Crescent1:03 PM8h09Birmingham Station, Birmingham, AL9:12 PMUnion Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA$431One-way0 transfers
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undefined · undefined7:25 AM10h25Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority5:50 PMNew Orleans, LA$1751One-way1 transfer
undefined · undefined10:40 PM18h15Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority4:55 PMNew Orleans, LA$1581One-way1 transfer
undefined · undefined7:35 PM13h00Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority8:35 AMNew Orleans, LA$1731One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham, AL to New Orleans, LA
Travel 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 Birmingham, AL to New Orleans, LA.

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham, AL to New Orleans, LA:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham, AL to New Orleans, LA costing on average $40 (€32).
A bus is $118 (€94) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham, AL to New Orleans, LA costing on average $145 (€115).
Other travel options to New Orleans, LA take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 45m.
Flight takes on average 4h 30m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham, AL and New Orleans, LA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Shuttlesworth International Airport and arrive in New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham Station, Birmingham, AL and arrive in Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA.
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority and arrive in New Orleans, LA.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to New Orleans, LA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to New Orleans, LA by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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