Train from New Orleans to Raleigh: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from New Orleans to Raleigh on 6 February
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Union Passenger Terminal
Union StationCheapestFastest
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Union Passenger Terminal
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Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 6:06 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from New Orleans to Raleigh

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Raleigh. The journey takes about 20 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 592, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
20h 10mAverage duration
1255 kmDistance
31kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 1 592 - R 5 134Average duration20h 10m
31kg CO₂e
Average priceR 3 412 - R 21 057Average duration2d 4h
114kg CO₂e

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

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

  1. How much is the train ticket from New Orleans to Raleigh?

    The cheapest train tickets from New Orleans to Raleigh start from R 3 412. The average price for this train route is around R 5 588. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from New Orleans to Raleigh?

    The average train journey time from New Orleans to Raleigh is 2d 4h, covering a distance of 1248 km. The quickest train can get you there in 23h 55m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the New Orleans to Raleigh route?

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

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New Orleans to Raleigh?

    The earliest train from New Orleans to Raleigh departs at 09:10. And the latest train departs at 13:45.

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New Orleans to Raleigh was searched and found on 06 Feb 2026 with a price of R 3 278

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

You can expect to pay from R 3 278 to R 18 968 for a train ticket from New Orleans to Raleigh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 278, which is on 2026-02-06.

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