Train tickets from Portland, OR to New Orleans

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Next departures for Portland to New Orleans on November 6
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Amtrak
    Union Station
    Union Passenger TerminalCheapest
    Amtrak
      Union Station
      Union Passenger TerminalFastest
      Amtrak
        Union Station
        Union Passenger TerminalNo tags
        Amtrak
          Union Station
          Union Passenger TerminalNo tags
          Amtrak
            Union Station
            Union Passenger TerminalNo tags

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            Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to New Orleans

            We recommend taking the bus

            Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 2 days, 16 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $124, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            2bus per day
            2d 16hAverage Duration
            2056 milesDistance
            83kgCO₂ emissions
            Average Price$124 - $702Average Duration2d 16h
            83kg CO₂e
            Average Price$276 - $2,985Average Duration3d 7h
            302kg CO₂e

            Train Portland, OR to New Orleans: Trip Overview

            Please note, this information is subject to change.

            Average ticket price$541
            Average train trip duration3d 7h
            Number of daily trains3
            Earliest train departure6:45am
            Distance2056 miles (3315 km)
            Latest train departure4:45pm

            Portland 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
            11/04
            $436
            11/05
            $484
            Today
            $436
            11/07
            $299
            11/08
            No data
            11/09
            $285
            11/10
            $265
            11/11
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            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Portland, OR to New Orleans was searched and found on Nov 10, 2025 with a price of $265

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

            You can expect to pay from $265 to $2,368 for a train ticket from Portland, OR to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $265 which is on 2025-11-10.

            About Train Travel

            Train Travel Tips

            Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Portland and New Orleans is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in New Orleans.

            No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to New Orleans, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

            The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Portland 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.

            Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Portland to New Orleans.

            Did you know?

            Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

            You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

            New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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