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

The cheapest train tickets from New Orleans to Seattle start from £189. The average price for this train route is around £501. 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 Seattle?

The average train journey time from New Orleans to Seattle is 3d 12h, covering a distance of 2094 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 23h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the New Orleans to Seattle route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from New Orleans to Seattle departs at 09:00. And the latest train departs at 13:45.

Train New Orleans to Seattle from £323 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from New Orleans to Seattle on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	5d 12h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
Train	13:45	Union Passenger Terminal	2d 23h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
Train	13:45	Union Passenger Terminal	3d 11h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	13:45	Union Passenger Terminal	4d 8h	19:56	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	5d 12h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Seattle on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:00	Union Passenger Terminal	3d 12h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
Train	13:45	Union Passenger Terminal	2d 23h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
Train	09:00	Union Passenger Terminal	3d 12h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	13:45	Union Passenger Terminal	3d 11h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	13:45	Union Passenger Terminal	3d 11h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Seattle on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	13:45	Union Passenger Terminal	3d 11h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
Train	13:45	Union Passenger Terminal	2d 23h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
Train	09:00	Union Passenger Terminal	3d 12h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	09:00	Union Passenger Terminal	3d 12h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	13:45	Union Passenger Terminal	3d 11h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Seattle on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	13:45	Union Passenger Terminal	3d 11h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
Train	13:45	Union Passenger Terminal	2d 23h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
Train	13:45	Union Passenger Terminal	3d 11h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	13:45	Union Passenger Terminal	3d 11h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	13:45	Union Passenger Terminal	4d 8h	19:56	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Seattle on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:00	Union Passenger Terminal	3d 12h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	Cheapest
Train	13:45	Union Passenger Terminal	2d 23h	11:29	Seattle King Street Station	Fastest
Train	13:45	Union Passenger Terminal	3d 11h	22:50	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	13:45	Union Passenger Terminal	4d 8h	19:56	Seattle King Street Station	No tags
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	5d 12h	19:51	Seattle King Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 04:53 CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from New Orleans to Seattle

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Seattle. The journey takes about 2 days, 21 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £123, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

2d 21hAverage duration

2080 milesDistance

84kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£123 - £710	Average duration2d 21h	CO₂ emissions 84kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£189 - £2,982	Average duration3d 12h	CO₂ emissions 307kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,636 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5636 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 £189

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New Orleans to Seattle 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 Seattle?
The cheapest train tickets from New Orleans to Seattle start from £189. The average price for this train route is around £501. 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 Seattle?
The average train journey time from New Orleans to Seattle is 3d 12h, covering a distance of 2094 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 23h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the New Orleans to Seattle route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New Orleans to Seattle?
The earliest train from New Orleans to Seattle departs at 09:00. 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

08/12

£366

09/12

£474

Today

£342

11/12

£473

12/12

£758

13/12

£327

14/12

No data

15/12

£400

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Seattle was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of £327

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 Seattle as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £327 to £2,470 for a train ticket from New Orleans to Seattle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £327, which is on 2025-12-13.