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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: July 18 atDeparture city: OaklandDeparture location: Emeryville StationArrival time: July 20 atDestination city: New OrleansDestination location: Union Passenger TerminalOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: - Departure time: July 18 atDeparture city: OaklandDeparture location: Jack London SquareArrival time: July 20 atDestination city: New OrleansDestination location: Union Passenger TerminalOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: July 18 atDeparture city: OaklandDeparture location: Jack London SquareArrival time: July 21 atDestination city: New OrleansDestination location: Union Passenger TerminalOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: July 18 atDeparture city: OaklandDeparture location: Jack London SquareArrival time: July 21 atDestination city: New OrleansDestination location: Union Passenger TerminalOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: July 18 atDeparture city: OaklandDeparture location: Emeryville StationArrival time: July 21 atDestination city: New OrleansDestination location: Union Passenger TerminalOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Oakland to New OrleansAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 2 days, 8 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $118, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Oakland to New Orleans: Trip Overview
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Based on 5302 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 $327
Oakland to New Orleans Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Oakland to New Orleans was searched and found on Jul 20, 2025 with a price of $461To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Oakland to New Orleans, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $461 to $2,645 for a train ticket from Oakland to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $461 which is on 2025-07-20.
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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 Oakland 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.
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.
By choosing the train between Oakland and New Orleans, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Oakland to New Orleans, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
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.
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
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
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