Trains tickets from New Orleans to Wilmington (DE)

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Wilmington
    Destination location: Wilmington Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Wilmington
    Destination location: Wilmington Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Wilmington
    Destination location: Wilmington Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Wilmington.

Average Price$253 - $374Average Duration1d 7h
43kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$196 - $409Average Duration1d 5h
156kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from New Orleans to Wilmington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 57 minutes and with fares starting at just $196, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
1d 5hAverage Duration
$196Cheapest ticket
156kgCO₂ emissions

Train New Orleans to Wilmington: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$335
Average train trip duration1d 5h
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure9:15am
Distance1062 miles (1712 km)

New Orleans to Wilmington Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New Orleans to Wilmington was searched and found on Apr 26, 2025 with a price of $279

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

You can expect to pay from $279 to $940 for a train ticket from New Orleans to Wilmington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $279 which is on 2025-04-26.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Wilmington 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 New Orleans and Wilmington 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 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.

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!

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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