Trains tickets from New Orleans to Philadelphia, PA

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Philadelphia.

Bus
Average Price$116 - $380Average Duration1d 11h
44kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$171 - $820Average Duration1d 8h
159kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from New Orleans to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $116, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day
1d 11hAverage Duration
$116Cheapest ticket
44kgCO₂ emissions

Train New Orleans to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$307
Average train trip duration1d 8h
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure9:15am
Distance1086 miles (1751 km)
Latest train departure1:45pm

New Orleans to Philadelphia 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
$289
07/26
$289
Today
$777
07/28
$289
07/29
$289
07/30
$348
07/31
$308
08/01
$289
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New Orleans to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Jul 25, 2025 with a price of $289

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 Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $289 to $1,691 for a train ticket from New Orleans to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $289 which is on 2025-07-28.

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Philadelphia, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between New Orleans and Philadelphia, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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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.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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