How much is the train ticket from New Orleans to Houston?

The cheapest train tickets from New Orleans to Houston start from $57. The average price for this train route is around $57. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

The average train ride duration from New Orleans to Houston is 9h 18m, covering a distance of 317 miles (511 km). The quickest train can get you there in 9h 18m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the New Orleans to Houston route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from New Orleans to Houston?

The earliest train departs from New Orleans to Houston at 9:00am. And the latest train departs at 9:00am.

Train New Orleans to Houston from $53 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for New Orleans to Houston on December 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		9:10am	Union Passenger Terminal	3d 4h	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for New Orleans to Houston on December 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00am	Union Passenger Terminal	9h 18m	6:18pm	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
9:00am	Union Passenger Terminal	9h 18m	6:18pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
9:10am	Union Passenger Terminal	3d 4h	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
9:10am	Union Passenger Terminal	3d 4h	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Houston on December 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		9:10am	Union Passenger Terminal	3d 4h	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
		9:10am	Union Passenger Terminal	3d 4h	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Houston on December 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00am	Union Passenger Terminal	9h 18m	6:18pm	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
9:00am	Union Passenger Terminal	9h 18m	6:18pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
9:10am	Union Passenger Terminal	3d 4h	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Houston on December 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		9:10am	Union Passenger Terminal	3d 4h	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
		9:10am	Union Passenger Terminal	3d 4h	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Houston on December 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00am	Union Passenger Terminal	9h 18m	6:18pm	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
9:00am	Union Passenger Terminal	9h 18m	6:18pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
9:10am	Union Passenger Terminal	3d 4h	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Houston on December 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		9:10am	Union Passenger Terminal	3d 4h	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:35 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Houston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 6 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

6h 35mAverage Duration

313 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$35 - $106	Average Duration6h 35m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$57 - $81	Average Duration9h 18m	CO₂ emissions 46kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,637 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5637 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 $57

Amtrak New Orleans Houston recent customer reviews

Everything was clean and we'll organized. We even arrived early!

Charles C.

December 31, 2023

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from New Orleans to Houston, US by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from New Orleans to Houston?
The cheapest train tickets from New Orleans to Houston start from $57. The average price for this train route is around $57. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New Orleans to Houston?
The average train ride duration from New Orleans to Houston is 9h 18m, covering a distance of 317 miles (511 km). The quickest train can get you there in 9h 18m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the New Orleans to Houston route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from New Orleans to Houston?
The earliest train departs from New Orleans to Houston at 9:00am. And the latest train departs at 9:00am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/09

$770

12/10

$65

Today

$1,716

12/12

$2,108

12/13

$65

12/14

$770

12/15

$77

12/16

$848

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Houston, US was searched and found on Dec 10, 2025 with a price of $65

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 Houston, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $65 to $2,294 for a train ticket from New Orleans to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $65 which is on 2025-12-13.