The train between Charleston and New Orleans takes 37h 41m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Charleston 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 Charleston and New Orleans. The earliest departure is at 8:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charleston is at 8:31 AM which arrives into New Orleans at 9:12 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 37h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Charleston to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Charleston station and arriving at New Orleans station via Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 41m.
Charleston to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Station.
Charleston to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
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The distance between Charleston and New Orleans is 1,213.3 km. The road distance is 2,106 km.
You can take a train from Charleston Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Charlottesville in around 33h 24m.
