Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Oakland.
Busbud recommends taking the bus from New Orleans to OaklandAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 2 days, 8 hours and with fares starting at just $356, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train New Orleans to Oakland: Trip Overview
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Based on 5113 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 $369.00
New Orleans to Oakland Train
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The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Oakland was searched and found on May 10, 2025 with a price of $226To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from New Orleans to Oakland, as early as possible.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between New Orleans and Oakland is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Oakland.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Oakland, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between New Orleans and Oakland, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from New Orleans to Oakland, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
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.
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