The train between Austin and New Orleans takes 26h 18m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Austin to New Orleans. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice a week between Austin and New Orleans. The earliest departure is at 7:22 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Austin is at 7:22 PM which arrives into New Orleans at 9:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 26h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Austin to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Austin station and arriving at New Orleans station via San Antonio Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 18m.
Austin to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.
Austin to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
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The distance between Austin and New Orleans is 738.3 km. The road distance is 1,055 km.
You can take a train from Austin to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via San Antonio Station in around 19h 39m.