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

The cheapest train tickets from New Orleans to Philadelphia start from $171. The average price for this train route is around $331. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

The average train ride duration from New Orleans to Philadelphia is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 1086 miles (1752 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1d 5h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the New Orleans to Philadelphia route?

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

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from New Orleans to Philadelphia?

The earliest train departs from New Orleans to Philadelphia at 9:10am. And the latest train departs at 1:45pm.

Train New Orleans to Philadelphia from $164 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for New Orleans to Philadelphia on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	1:45pm	Union Passenger Terminal	2d 6h	8:51pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	1:45pm	Union Passenger Terminal	2d	2:59pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	1:45pm	Union Passenger Terminal	2d 6h	8:51pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	1:45pm	Union Passenger Terminal	2d	2:59pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	1:45pm	Union Passenger Terminal	2d	2:59pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Philadelphia on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:10am	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 8h	7:00pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	9:10am	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 6h	4:42pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	9:10am	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 6h	4:42pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	9:10am	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 8h	7:00pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	9:10am	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 8h	7:00pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Philadelphia on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:10am	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 8h	7:00pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	9:10am	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 6h	4:42pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	9:10am	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 6h	4:42pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	9:10am	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 8h	7:00pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	9:10am	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 8h	7:00pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Philadelphia on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:10am	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 8h	7:00pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	9:10am	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 6h	4:42pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	9:10am	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 8h	7:00pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	9:10am	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 8h	7:00pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	1:45pm	Union Passenger Terminal	2d	2:59pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Philadelphia on December 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:10am	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 5h	4:08pm	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	9:10am	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 5h	4:08pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	9:10am	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 8h	7:00pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	9:10am	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 8h	7:00pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	9:10am	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 8h	7:00pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Philadelphia on December 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:10am	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 5h	4:08pm	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	9:10am	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 5h	4:08pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	9:10am	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 8h	7:00pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	9:10am	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 8h	7:00pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	1:45pm	Union Passenger Terminal	2d	2:59pm	30th Street Station	No tags

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

Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $120, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28bus per day

1d 11hAverage Duration

1088 milesDistance

44kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$120 - $430	Average Duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 44kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$171 - $1,575	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. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $171

Amtrak New Orleans Philadelphia recent customer reviews

It was a good experience all in all

Harley D.

December 18, 2023

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 $171. The average price for this train route is around $331. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New Orleans to Philadelphia?
The average train ride duration from New Orleans to Philadelphia is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 1086 miles (1752 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1d 5h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the New Orleans to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from New Orleans to Philadelphia?
The earliest train departs from New Orleans to Philadelphia at 9:10am. And the latest train departs at 1:45pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/13

$351

12/14

$348

Today

$308

12/16

$308

12/17

$351

12/18

$434

12/19

$420

12/20

$420

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Dec 15, 2025 with a price of $308

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 $308 to $1,699 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 $308 which is on 2025-12-16.