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

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to New Orleans start from R 1 990. The average price for this train route is around R 3 463. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from Washington to New Orleans is 2d , covering a distance of 1556 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Washington 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 Washington to New Orleans?

The earliest train from Washington to New Orleans departs at 15:57. And the latest train departs at 18:30.

Train Washington to New Orleans from R 2 681 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Washington to New Orleans on 1 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:30	Union Station	1d	17:30	Union Passenger Terminal	CheapestFastest
18:30	Union Station	1d	17:30	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
18:30	Union Station	1d 2h	19:35	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
18:30	Union Station	1d 2h	19:35	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Washington to New Orleans on 2 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:30	Union Station	1d	17:30	Union Passenger Terminal	CheapestFastest
15:57	Union Station	2d	15:47	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
15:57	Union Station	2d	15:47	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
18:30	Union Station	1d	17:30	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
18:30	Union Station	1d 2h	19:35	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Washington to New Orleans on 3 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:30	Union Station	1d	17:30	Union Passenger Terminal	CheapestFastest
15:57	Union Station	2d	15:47	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
15:57	Union Station	2d	15:47	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
18:30	Union Station	1d	17:30	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
18:30	Union Station	1d 2h	19:35	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Washington to New Orleans on 4 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:30	Union Station	1d	17:30	Union Passenger Terminal	CheapestFastest
15:57	Union Station	2d	15:47	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
15:57	Union Station	2d	15:47	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
18:30	Union Station	1d	17:30	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
18:30	Union Station	1d 2h	19:35	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Washington to New Orleans on 5 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:30	Union Station	1d 3h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	CheapestFastest
18:30	Union Station	1d 3h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
15:57	Union Station	2d	15:47	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
15:57	Union Station	2d	15:47	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Washington to New Orleans on 6 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:30	Union Station	1d 3h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	CheapestFastest
18:30	Union Station	1d 3h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
15:57	Union Station	2d	15:47	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
15:57	Union Station	2d	15:47	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Washington to New Orleans on 7 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:30	Union Station	1d 3h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	CheapestFastest
18:30	Union Station	1d 3h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
15:57	Union Station	2d	15:47	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
15:57	Union Station	2d	15:47	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Washington to New Orleans on 8 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:30	Union Station	1d	17:30	Union Passenger Terminal	CheapestFastest
15:57	Union Station	2d	15:47	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
15:57	Union Station	2d	15:47	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
18:30	Union Station	1d	17:30	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
18:30	Union Station	1d 2h	19:35	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington 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 1 day, 10 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 525, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

1d 10hAverage duration

1569 kmDistance

39kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 525 - R 6 374	Average duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 990 - R 10 142	Average duration2d	CO₂ emissions 142kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Washington, DC, US and New Orleans?

Washington, DC, US

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 753 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5753 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 990

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US 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 Washington to New Orleans?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to New Orleans start from R 1 990. The average price for this train route is around R 3 463. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Washington to New Orleans?
The average train journey time from Washington to New Orleans is 2d , covering a distance of 1556 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Washington 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 Washington to New Orleans?
The earliest train from Washington to New Orleans departs at 15:57. And the latest train departs at 18:30.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

30/01

R 3 277

31/01

R 3 277

Today

R 5 693

02/02

R 3 922

03/02

R 3 277

04/02

R 3 277

05/02

R 3 277

06/02

R 2 681

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to New Orleans was searched and found on 06 Feb 2026 with a price of R 2 681

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 681 to R 14 099 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 681, which is on 2026-02-06.