Trains tickets from Columbia (SC) to New Orleans

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Today6 May
Tomorrow7 May
from US$313
Thu8 May
Fri9 May
Sat10 May
Sun11 May
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Tue13 May

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 7 May at
    Departure city: Columbia
    Departure location: Columbia, SC
    Arrival time: 8 May at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 7 May at
    Departure city: Columbia
    Departure location: Columbia, SC
    Arrival time: 9 May at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 7 May at
    Departure city: Columbia
    Departure location: Columbia, SC
    Arrival time: 9 May at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 7 May at
    Departure city: Columbia
    Departure location: Columbia, SC
    Arrival time: 8 May at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Columbia to New Orleans: Trip Overview

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Average ticket priceUS$299
Average train trip duration1d 17h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure04:13
Distance598 miles

Columbia to New Orleans Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Columbia - New Orleans

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Columbia to New Orleans cost?

    The average train ticket price from Columbia to New Orleans is US$299. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Columbia to New Orleans is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from Columbia to New Orleans?

    A train trip between Columbia and New Orleans is around 1d 17h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 17h. This is the time it takes to travel the 599 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between Columbia and New Orleans?

    The number of trains from Columbia to New Orleans can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Columbia to New Orleans by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
04/05
US$218
05/05
US$300
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07/05
US$313
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Columbia to New Orleans was searched and found on 4 May 2025 with a price of US$218

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

You can expect to pay from US$218 to US$1,763 for a train ticket from Columbia to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$313, which is on 2025-05-07.

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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.

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

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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