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

The cheapest train tickets from New Orleans to Houston start from $49. 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 train departures

Next departures for New Orleans to Houston on March 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	9:00am	Union Passenger Terminal	9h 18m	6:18pm	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	9:00am	Union Passenger Terminal	9h 18m	6:18pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Houston on March 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	9:00am	Union Passenger Terminal	9h 18m	6:18pm	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	9:00am	Union Passenger Terminal	9h 18m	6:18pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Houston on March 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	9:00am	Union Passenger Terminal	9h 18m	6:18pm	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	9:00am	Union Passenger Terminal	9h 18m	6:18pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:23 AM 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 a good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 6 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

6h 35mAverage Duration

320 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$43 - $164	Average Duration6h 35m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$49 - $219	Average Duration9h 18m	CO₂ emissions 46kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,765 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5765 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 $49

Amtrak New Orleans Houston recent customer reviews

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

Charles C.

December 31, 2023

US train companies: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 $49. 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

03/04

$65

03/05

No data

Today

$502

03/07

$53

03/08

$604

03/09

$77

03/10

$409

03/11

$65

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Houston, US was searched and found on Mar 7, 2026 with a price of $53

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 $53 to $2,086 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 $53 which is on 2026-03-07.