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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: July 20 atDeparture city: New OrleansDeparture location: Union Passenger TerminalArrival time: July 21 atDestination city: DetroitDestination location: Amtrak StationOperated by: Amtrak
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- Departure time: July 20 atDeparture city: New OrleansDeparture location: Union Passenger TerminalArrival time: July 22 atDestination city: DetroitDestination location: Amtrak StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from New Orleans to DetroitAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $113, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train New Orleans to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview
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Based on 5303 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 $236
New Orleans to Detroit Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Detroit was searched and found on Jul 16, 2025 with a price of $258To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from New Orleans to Detroit, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $258 to $2,103 for a train ticket from New Orleans to Detroit based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $296 which is on 2025-07-21.
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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 New Orleans and Detroit is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Detroit.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Detroit, 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 New Orleans and Detroit 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.
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Did you know?
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
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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