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Busbud recommends taking the bus from New Orleans to IndianapolisAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 22 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $91, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train New Orleans to Indianapolis: Trip Overview
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Based on 5075 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 $165.00
New Orleans to Indianapolis Train
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The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Indianapolis was searched and found on Apr 23, 2025 with a price of $219To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from New Orleans to Indianapolis, as early as possible.
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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Indianapolis, 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.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between New Orleans and Indianapolis, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
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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.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
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
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