The train between Columbia and New Orleans takes 41h 50m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Columbia 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 6 times a week between Columbia and New Orleans. The earliest departure is at 4:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Columbia is at 4:22 AM which arrives into New Orleans at 9:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Cary and take an average of 41h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Columbia to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Columbia station and arriving at New Orleans station via Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 50m.
Columbia to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.
Columbia to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
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The distance between Columbia and New Orleans is 963.5 km. The road distance is 1,826 km.
You can take a train from Columbia Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Cary and Greensboro in around 29h 3m.
