How much is the train ticket from Charlottesville to New Orleans?

The cheapest train tickets from Charlottesville to New Orleans start from R 2 697. The average price for this train route is around R 3 274. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Charlottesville to New Orleans?

The average train journey time from Charlottesville to New Orleans is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 1395 km. The quickest train can get you there in 21h 38m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Charlottesville to New Orleans route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charlottesville to New Orleans?

The earliest train from Charlottesville to New Orleans departs at 20:52. And the latest train departs at 20:52.

Train Charlottesville to New Orleans from R 2 586 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Charlottesville to New Orleans on 15 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		20:52	Charlottesville Station	1d 1h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	CheapestFastest
		20:52	Charlottesville Station	1d 1h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to New Orleans on 16 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		20:52	Charlottesville Station	1d 1h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	CheapestFastest
		20:52	Charlottesville Station	1d 1h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to New Orleans on 17 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		20:52	Charlottesville Station	1d 1h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	CheapestFastest
		20:52	Charlottesville Station	1d 1h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to New Orleans on 18 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
20:52	Charlottesville Station	21h 38m	17:30	Union Passenger Terminal	CheapestFastest
20:52	Charlottesville Station	21h 38m	17:30	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
20:52	Charlottesville Station	23h 43m	19:35	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
20:52	Charlottesville Station	23h 43m	19:35	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:27 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Charlottesville to New Orleans

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 2 days, 7 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 056, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

2d 7hAverage duration

1395 kmDistance

35kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 2 056 - R 7 929	Average duration2d 7h	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 697 - R 15 151	Average duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 127kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 725 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5725 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 2 697

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charlottesville to New Orleans by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Charlottesville to New Orleans?
The cheapest train tickets from Charlottesville to New Orleans start from R 2 697. The average price for this train route is around R 3 274. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Charlottesville to New Orleans?
The average train journey time from Charlottesville to New Orleans is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 1395 km. The quickest train can get you there in 21h 38m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Charlottesville to New Orleans route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charlottesville to New Orleans?
The earliest train from Charlottesville to New Orleans departs at 20:52. And the latest train departs at 20:52.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/01

R 3 144

10/01

R 3 144

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R 3 144

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15/01

R 2 586

16/01

R 3 144

The cheapest trip from Charlottesville to New Orleans was searched and found on 15 Jan 2026 with a price of R 2 586

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Charlottesville to New Orleans as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 2 586 to R 12 980 for a train ticket from Charlottesville to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 586, which is on 2026-01-15.