Trains from New Orleans, LA to Los Angeles, CA

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TomorrowApr 30
WedMay 1
from US$281
ThuMay 2
from US$532
FriMay 3
SatMay 4
from US$232
SunMay 5
MonMay 6
from US$232
TueMay 7

Trains leaving Wednesday

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    US$281
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    US$357
Train companies

Train companies

US train company: Brightline
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip New Orleans - Los Angeles

When taking the train from New Orleans to Los Angeles, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
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04-30
US$277
05-01
US$154
05-02
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05-03
US$277
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The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Los Angeles was searched and found on May 1, 2024 with a price of US$154

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 Los Angeles, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$154 to US$357 for a train ticket from New Orleans to Los Angeles based on the last 1 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$154 which is on 2024-05-01.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Los Angeles, 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.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between New Orleans and Los Angeles compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from New Orleans to Los Angeles while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.

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

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

Will you be returning to New Orleans by train?

Train from Los Angeles to New Orleans

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