Train from New Orleans to Tucson: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from New Orleans to Tucson on 2 February
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Union Passenger Terminal
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Union Passenger Terminal
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Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 11:59 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from New Orleans to Tucson

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Tucson. The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 790, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
1d 8hAverage duration
2001 kmDistance
50kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 1 790 - R 6 034Average duration1d 8h
50kg CO₂e
Average priceR 2 572 - R 31 481Average duration1d 12h
182kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New Orleans to Tucson by train

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

  1. How much is the train ticket from New Orleans to Tucson?

    The cheapest train tickets from New Orleans to Tucson start from R 2 572. The average price for this train route is around R 3 771. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from New Orleans to Tucson?

    The average train journey time from New Orleans to Tucson is 1d 12h, covering a distance of 2002 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 12h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the New Orleans to Tucson route?

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New Orleans to Tucson?

    The earliest train from New Orleans to Tucson 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
28/01
R 2 466
29/01
R 6 106
Today
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31/01
R 3 029
01/02
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02/02
R 3 029
03/02
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04/02
R 2 466
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New Orleans to Tucson was searched and found on 28 Jan 2026 with a price of R 2 466

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 Tucson as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 2 466 to R 26 972 for a train ticket from New Orleans to Tucson based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 466, which is on 2026-02-04.

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