How much does a train ticket cost from New Orleans to New York City?

The cheapest train tickets from New Orleans to New York City start from £133. The average price for this train route is around £202. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from New Orleans to New York City?

The average train journey time from New Orleans to New York City is 2d 2h, covering a distance of 1169 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 7h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the New Orleans to New York City route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New Orleans to New York City?

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

Train New Orleans to New York City from £127 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from New Orleans to New York City on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 8h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 8h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 10h	20:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 10h	20:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 10h	20:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to New York City on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 10h	20:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 8h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 8h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 10h	20:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 10h	20:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to New York City on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 10h	20:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 8h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 8h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 10h	20:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 10h	20:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to New York City on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 10h	20:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 8h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 10h	20:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 10h	20:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	13:45	Union Passenger Terminal	2d 3h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to New York City on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 10h	20:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 7h	17:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 7h	17:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 10h	20:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 10h	20:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to New York City on 20 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 10h	20:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 7h	17:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 7h	17:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 10h	20:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	13:45	Union Passenger Terminal	2d 3h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to New York City on 21 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 8h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 8h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 10h	20:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 10h	20:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	13:45	Union Passenger Terminal	2d 3h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New Orleans to New York City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just £87, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

39bus per day

1d 10hAverage duration

1168 milesDistance

47kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£87 - £351	Average duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 47kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£133 - £1,666	Average duration2d 2h	CO₂ emissions 171kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in New Orleans and New York City?

New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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New York City

A
Penn Station
254 W 31st St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,645 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5645 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £133

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New Orleans to New York City by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from New Orleans to New York City?
The cheapest train tickets from New Orleans to New York City start from £133. The average price for this train route is around £202. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New Orleans to New York City?
The average train journey time from New Orleans to New York City is 2d 2h, covering a distance of 1169 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 7h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the New Orleans to New York City route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New Orleans to New York City?
The earliest train from New Orleans to New York City departs at 09:10. And the latest train departs at 13:45.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/12

£623

13/12

£376

Today

£388

15/12

£325

16/12

£207

17/12

£275

18/12

£253

19/12

£275

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to New York City was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of £207

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 New York City as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £207 to £1,570 for a train ticket from New Orleans to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £207, which is on 2025-12-16.