Trains tickets from Alexandria, VA, US to New Orleans

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TodayAug 5
from $294
TomorrowAug 6
from $294
ThuAug 7
from $294
FriAug 8
from $245
SatAug 9
from $294
SunAug 10
from $355
MonAug 11
from $294
TueAug 12

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 6 at
    Departure city: Alexandria
    Departure location: Alexandria Station
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 6 at
    Departure city: Alexandria
    Departure location: Alexandria Station
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Alexandria, VA, US to New Orleans: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$355
Average train trip duration1d 3h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:49pm
Distance959 miles (1546 km)

Alexandria to New Orleans Train

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

Best price found
08/03
$235
08/04
$197
Today
$282
08/06
$282
08/07
$282
08/08
$235
08/09
$282
08/10
$341
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Alexandria, VA, US to New Orleans was searched and found on Aug 4, 2025 with a price of $197

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Alexandria, VA, US to New Orleans, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $197 to $717 for a train ticket from Alexandria, VA, US to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $235 which is on 2025-08-08.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to New Orleans you take, 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.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Alexandria and New Orleans compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Alexandria to New Orleans while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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