Previously seen journeys
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Memphis Central Station | Union Passenger Terminal | No tags | ||||
| Train | Memphis Central Station | Union Passenger Terminal | No tags | ||||
| Train | Memphis Central Station | Union Passenger Terminal | No tags | ||||
| Train | Memphis Central Station | Union Passenger Terminal | No tags | ||||
| Train | Memphis Central Station | Union Passenger Terminal | No tags |
Compare 2 ways to travel from Memphis to New Orleans
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 9 hours and with fares starting at just £30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Travelers have shared positive experiences with the service, highlighting its timeliness, cleanliness, and comfortable seating. The staff is noted for their professionalism and friendliness. While most reviews are favorable regarding comfort and space during the journey, there was a mention of a delay at one station and suggestions for minor updates to enhance the train's appearance. Overall, it seems like an enjoyable travel option with great views along the way.
Amtrak Memphis New Orleans recent customer reviews
The rode felt safe and comfortable. The train need a lil touch up with spring cleaning and up to date ots look. Otherwise it was a nice train ride
Chanda C.
It was brilliant! Comfortable chairs, relaxing ride, lots of space and leg room, interesting views, great price. Highly recommend!
Jodie U.
We enjoyed travelling on Amtrak, the service very professional and the seating lovely and spaceous.
Alison A.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Memphis, TN to New Orleans by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Memphis to New Orleans?
The cheapest train tickets from Memphis to New Orleans start from £42. The average price for this train route is around £50. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Memphis to New Orleans?
The average train journey time from Memphis to New Orleans is 9h 7m, covering a distance of 358 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 7h 52m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Memphis to New Orleans route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Memphis to New Orleans?
The earliest train from Memphis to New Orleans departs at 06:40. And the latest train departs at 07:55.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Memphis, TN to New Orleans was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £39To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Memphis, TN to New Orleans as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £39 to £295 for a train ticket from Memphis, TN to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £39, which is on 2025-12-03.
