The train between California and New Orleans takes 45h 40m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from California 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 3 times a week between California and New Orleans. The earliest departure is at 10:00 PM at night, and the last departure from California is at 10:00 PM which arrives into New Orleans at 9:40 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 45h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from California station and arriving at New Orleans station. Services depart 3 times a week, and operate 3 times a week. The journey takes approximately 45h 40m.
California to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
California to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
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The distance between California and New Orleans is 2,756.6 km. The road distance is 3,195 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 3 times a week. Tickets cost $650–1,400 and the journey takes 45h 40m.