Trains tickets from Los Angeles, US to New Orleans

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TodayJun 24
TomorrowJun 25
from $547
ThuJun 26
from $1,774
FriJun 27
from $448
SatJun 28
from $580
SunJun 29
from $580
MonJun 30
from $669
TueJul 1
from $1,446

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 25 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 25 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 27 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 25 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 27 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 25 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 25 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 27 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 Los Angeles to New Orleans.

Average Price$101 - $443Average Duration1d 21h
67kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$139 - $1,863Average Duration2d 20h
244kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Los Angeles to New Orleans

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 1 day, 21 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day
1d 21hAverage Duration
$101Cheapest ticket
67kgCO₂ emissions

Train Los Angeles to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$429
Average train trip duration2d 20h
Number of daily trains1.422222222222222
Earliest train departure5:19pm
Distance1666 miles (2686 km)
Latest train departure10:00pm

Los Angeles to New Orleans Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
06/22
$403
06/23
$532
Today
No data
06/25
$527
06/26
$1,712
06/27
$431
06/28
$559
06/29
$559
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Los Angeles to New Orleans was searched and found on Jun 22, 2025 with a price of $403

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

You can expect to pay from $403 to $3,749 for a train ticket from Los Angeles to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $431 which is on 2025-06-27.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to New Orleans, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Los Angeles and New Orleans compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Los Angeles to New Orleans while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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.

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Train from New Orleans to Los Angeles

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