How much does a train ticket cost from New Orleans to Charlotte?

The cheapest train tickets from New Orleans to Charlotte start from £112. The average price for this train route is around £135. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from New Orleans to Charlotte?

The average train journey time from New Orleans to Charlotte is 18h 56m, covering a distance of 650 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 18h 56m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the New Orleans to Charlotte 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 New Orleans to Charlotte?

The earliest train from New Orleans to Charlotte departs at 09:10. And the latest train departs at 09:10.

Train New Orleans to Charlotte from £107 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from New Orleans to Charlotte on 3 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	18h 56m	05:06	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	18h 56m	05:06	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Charlotte on 5 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	18h 56m	05:06	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	18h 56m	05:06	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Charlotte on 6 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	18h 56m	05:06	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	09:10	Union Passenger Terminal	18h 56m	05:06	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 16:42 CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from New Orleans to Charlotte

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 18 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

18h 50mAverage duration

648 milesDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£58 - £183	Average duration18h 50m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£112 - £135	Average duration18h 56m	CO₂ emissions 95kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,621 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5621 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £112

Amtrak New Orleans Charlotte recent customer reviews

I love antrak i used in California and always was efficient

Gustavo G.

30 December 2022

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New Orleans to Charlotte, NC 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 New Orleans to Charlotte?
The cheapest train tickets from New Orleans to Charlotte start from £112. The average price for this train route is around £135. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New Orleans to Charlotte?
The average train journey time from New Orleans to Charlotte is 18h 56m, covering a distance of 650 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 18h 56m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the New Orleans to Charlotte 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 New Orleans to Charlotte?
The earliest train from New Orleans to Charlotte departs at 09:10. And the latest train departs at 09:10.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

30/11

£546

01/12

£273

Today

£155

03/12

£130

04/12

No data

05/12

£130

06/12

£130

07/12

No data

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £130

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 Charlotte, NC as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £130 to £546 for a train ticket from New Orleans to Charlotte, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £130, which is on 2025-12-03.