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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to New Orleans.

Average Price$102 - $318Average Duration1d 8h
39kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$162 - $1,370Average Duration1d 3h
142kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to New Orleans

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $102, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
1d 8hAverage Duration
$102Cheapest ticket
39kgCO₂ emissions

Train Washington to New Orleans: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$329
Average train trip duration1d 3h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure4:05pm
Distance965 miles (1555 km)
Latest train departure6:30pm

Washington to New Orleans Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington to New Orleans was searched and found on May 12, 2025 with a price of $291

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Washington to New Orleans, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $291 to $1,277 for a train ticket from Washington to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $291 which is on 2025-05-12.

About Train Travel

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 Washington and New Orleans is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in New Orleans.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to New Orleans, 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 Washington and New Orleans 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.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Washington to New Orleans while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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

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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