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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: June 23 atDeparture city: RichmondDeparture location: Staples Mill RoadArrival time: June 24 atDestination city: New OrleansDestination location: Union Passenger TerminalOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: - Departure time: June 23 atDeparture city: RichmondDeparture location: Staples Mill RoadArrival time: June 24 atDestination city: New OrleansDestination location: Union Passenger TerminalOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: June 23 atDeparture city: RichmondDeparture location: Staples Mill RoadArrival time: June 24 atDestination city: New OrleansDestination location: Union Passenger TerminalOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: June 23 atDeparture city: RichmondDeparture location: Staples Mill RoadArrival time: June 24 atDestination city: New OrleansDestination location: Union Passenger TerminalOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: June 23 atDeparture city: RichmondDeparture location: Staples Mill RoadArrival time: June 24 atDestination city: New OrleansDestination location: Union Passenger TerminalOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to New OrleansAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Richmond to New Orleans: Trip Overview
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Based on 5220 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 $200
Richmond to New Orleans Train
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The cheapest trip from Richmond to New Orleans was searched and found on Jun 22, 2025 with a price of $195To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Richmond to New Orleans, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $195 to $2,037 for a train ticket from Richmond to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $195 which is on 2025-06-22.
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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.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Richmond and New Orleans, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
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Did you know?
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
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The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
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