Trains from New Orleans, LA to Dallas, TX

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TodayApr 30
from $295
TomorrowMay 1
from $131
ThuMay 2
FriMay 3
from $327
SatMay 4
SunMay 5
MonMay 6
from $183
TueMay 7

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Dallas
    Destination location: Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $295
Train New Orleans to Dallas: Trip Overview

Train New Orleans to Dallas: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$280
Average train trip duration1d 21h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure9:00 AM
Distance442 miles (712 km)
Latest train departure1:45 PM
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

US train company: Brightline

New Orleans to Dallas Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains1
Earliest and Latest Train Departures9:00AM - 1:45PM
Minimum Price$131
Average Ticket Price$280
Minimum Trip Duration1d6h
Average Train Trip Duration1d21h
Distance442 miles (712 km)
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip New Orleans - Dallas

The average train ticket price from New Orleans to Dallas is $280. The best way to find train tickets from New Orleans to Dallas is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between New Orleans and Dallas is around 1d 21h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 6h. This is the time it takes to travel the 442 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from New Orleans to Dallas can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from New Orleans to Dallas by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from New Orleans to Dallas, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Once in Dallas, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum Of Nature And Science, White Rock Lake Park, Dallas Museum Of Art, Kessler Theater.

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 New Orleans to Dallas 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.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Dallas, 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 New Orleans and Dallas 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.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from New Orleans to Dallas, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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Train from Dallas to New Orleans

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