Trains tickets from Atlanta, GA to New Orleans

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Atlanta
    Departure location: Peachtree Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Atlanta
    Departure location: Peachtree Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Atlanta to New Orleans.

Bus
Average Price$50 - $260Average Duration10h 50m
17kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$37 - $346Average Duration12h 54m
62kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Atlanta to New Orleans

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 10 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
10h 50mAverage Duration
$50Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Train Atlanta, GA to New Orleans: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$57
Average train trip duration12h 54m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure9:08am
Distance426 miles (687 km)

Atlanta to New Orleans Train

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

Best price found
07/25
$333
07/26
$68
Today
$53
07/28
$53
07/29
$53
07/30
$53
07/31
$53
08/01
$53
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Atlanta, GA to New Orleans was searched and found on Jul 27, 2025 with a price of $53

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

You can expect to pay from $53 to $333 for a train ticket from Atlanta, GA to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $53 which is on 2025-07-28.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Atlanta to New Orleans is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to New Orleans you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Atlanta and New Orleans, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Atlanta to New Orleans.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

What's the cheapest way to go from Atlanta, GA to New Orleans?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Atlanta, GA and New Orleans is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $57 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $37. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to New Orleans, choose the train, as it will take you from Atlanta, GA to New Orleans in about 10h 50m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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