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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: August 26 atDeparture city: WilmingtonDeparture location: Wilmington StationArrival time: August 27 atDestination city: New OrleansDestination location: Union Passenger TerminalOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: - Departure time: August 26 atDeparture city: WilmingtonDeparture location: Wilmington StationArrival time: August 27 atDestination city: New OrleansDestination location: Union Passenger TerminalOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Wilmington 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, 14 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $112, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Wilmington, DE to New Orleans: Trip Overview
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Based on 5421 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 $171
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The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to New Orleans was searched and found on Aug 23, 2025 with a price of $199To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Wilmington, DE to New Orleans, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $199 to $1,507 for a train ticket from Wilmington, DE to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $199 which is on 2025-08-26.
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Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Wilmington to New Orleans 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 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.
By choosing the train between Wilmington and New Orleans, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Wilmington to New Orleans, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
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!
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.
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