How much is the train ticket from New Orleans to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from New Orleans to Philadelphia start from R 2 941. The average price for this train route is around R 5 683. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from New Orleans to Philadelphia?

The average train journey time from New Orleans to Philadelphia is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 1752 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 5h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the New Orleans to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.

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

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

Train New Orleans to Philadelphia from R 2 822 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from New Orleans to Philadelphia on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	13:45	Union Passenger Terminal	2d 6h	20:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	13:45	Union Passenger Terminal	2d	14:59	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	13:45	Union Passenger Terminal	2d 6h	20:51	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	13:45	Union Passenger Terminal	2d	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	13:45	Union Passenger Terminal	2d	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Philadelphia on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 8h	19:00	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 6h	16:42	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 6h	16:42	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 8h	19:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 8h	19:00	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Philadelphia on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 8h	19:00	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 6h	16:42	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 6h	16:42	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 8h	19:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 8h	19:00	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Philadelphia on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 8h	19:00	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 6h	16:42	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 8h	19:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 8h	19:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	13:45	Union Passenger Terminal	2d	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Philadelphia on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 5h	16:08	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 5h	16:08	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 8h	19:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 8h	19:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 8h	19:00	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Philadelphia on 20 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 5h	16:08	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 5h	16:08	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 8h	19:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 8h	19:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	13:45	Union Passenger Terminal	2d	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:00 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from New Orleans to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 058, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28bus per day

1d 11hAverage duration

1755 kmDistance

44kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 2 058 - R 7 382	Average duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 44kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 941 - R 27 082	Average duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 159kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 648 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5648 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 R 2 941

Amtrak New Orleans Philadelphia recent customer reviews

It was a good experience all in all

Harley D.

18 December 2023

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New Orleans to Philadelphia, PA by train

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

How much is the train ticket from New Orleans to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from New Orleans to Philadelphia start from R 2 941. The average price for this train route is around R 5 683. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New Orleans to Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from New Orleans to Philadelphia is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 1752 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 5h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the New Orleans to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New Orleans to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from New Orleans to Philadelphia 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

13/12

R 6 038

14/12

R 5 987

Today

R 5 298

16/12

R 5 298

17/12

R 6 038

18/12

R 7 466

19/12

R 7 225

20/12

R 7 225

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 5 298

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 R 5 298 to R 29 225 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 R 5 298, which is on 2025-12-16.