Trains tickets from Houston, US to New Orleans

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FriMay 9
from $92
SatMay 10
SunMay 11
from $64
MonMay 12
TueMay 13
from $64
WedMay 14
ThuMay 15
FriMay 16

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 11 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: May 11 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 11 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: May 11 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Houston to New Orleans.

Bus
Average Price$39 - $129Average Duration6h 30m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$46 - $68Average Duration9h 30m
46kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Houston to New Orleans

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
6h 30mAverage Duration
$39Cheapest ticket
13kgCO₂ emissions

Train Houston to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$54
Average train trip duration9h 30m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure12:10pm
Distance317 miles (510 km)

Houston to New Orleans Train

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

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05/06
$64
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05/09
$92
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$64
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Houston to New Orleans was searched and found on May 6, 2025 with a price of $64

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

You can expect to pay from $64 to $333 for a train ticket from Houston to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $64 which is on 2025-05-11.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Houston to New Orleans is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to New Orleans, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Houston and New Orleans, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Houston to New Orleans.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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