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Trip Overview

The train between Bethesda and New Orleans takes 28h 7m. There is at least one train per day from Bethesda 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.

28h 7m
Duration
1,160 mi
Distance
$752
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Bethesda to New Orleans train times

Trains run once daily between Bethesda and New Orleans. The service departs Bethesda at 6:05 PM in the evening, which arrives into New Orleans at 21:12:00. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 28h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bethesda to New Orleans? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bethesda to New Orleans.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,159.7 mi
  • Duration: 28h 7m

What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $600–1,000 and the journey takes 27h 42m.

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