Trains tickets from New Orleans to Richmond, VA, US

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TomorrowJun 25
ThuJun 26
from $256
FriJun 27
from $223
SatJun 28
from $193
SunJun 29
from $322
MonJun 30
from $301
TueJul 1
from $248
WedJul 2

Trains leaving Thursday

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 26 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Arrival time: June 27 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Staples Mill Road
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 26 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Arrival time: June 27 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Staples Mill Road
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 26 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Arrival time: June 27 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Staples Mill Road
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 26 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Arrival time: June 27 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Staples Mill Road
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 26 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Arrival time: June 27 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Staples Mill Road
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Richmond.

Average Price$95 - $323Average Duration1d
36kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$193 - $981Average Duration1d 8h
131kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from New Orleans to Richmond

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 1 day and with fares starting at just $95, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
1d Average Duration
$95Cheapest ticket
36kgCO₂ emissions

Train New Orleans to Richmond: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$374
Average train trip duration1d 8h
Number of daily trains5.363636363636364
Earliest train departure9:15am
Distance893 miles (1440 km)
Latest train departure1:45pm

New Orleans to Richmond Train

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

Best price found
06/22
$596
06/23
$238
Today
$230
06/25
No data
06/26
$246
06/27
$214
06/28
$185
06/29
$309
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New Orleans to Richmond was searched and found on Jun 28, 2025 with a price of $185

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 Richmond, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $185 to $2,037 for a train ticket from New Orleans to Richmond based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $185 which is on 2025-06-28.

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 Richmond 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 Richmond, 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.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between New Orleans and Richmond, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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

Did you know?

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!

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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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Train from Richmond to New Orleans

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