Trains tickets from New Orleans to Sacramento, US

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Next departures for New Orleans to Sacramento on September 5
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Amtrak
Union Passenger Terminal
Sacramento Valley StationCheapestFastest
Amtrak
Union Passenger Terminal
Sacramento Valley StationNo tags
Amtrak
Union Passenger Terminal
Sacramento Valley StationNo tags
Amtrak
Union Passenger Terminal
Sacramento Valley StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Sacramento.

Average Price$162 - $457Average Duration2d 9h
76kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$374 - $681Average Duration3d 3h
275kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from New Orleans to Sacramento

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 2 days, 9 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $162, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
2d 9hAverage Duration
$162Cheapest ticket
76kgCO₂ emissions

Train New Orleans to Sacramento, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$490
Average train trip duration3d 3h
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure9:00am
Distance1877 miles (3026 km)
Latest train departure1:45pm

New Orleans to Sacramento Train

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New Orleans to Sacramento, US was searched and found on Aug 30, 2025 with a price of $317

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 Sacramento, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $317 to $1,781 for a train ticket from New Orleans to Sacramento, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $402 which is on 2025-09-05.

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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between New Orleans and Sacramento 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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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