The train between Detroit and New Orleans takes 31h 12m. There is at least one train per day from Detroit 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 once daily between Detroit and New Orleans. The earliest departure is at 9:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Detroit is at 9:35 AM which arrives into New Orleans at 3:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 31h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Detroit to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Detroit station and arriving at New Orleans station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 12m.
Detroit to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
Detroit to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
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The distance between Detroit and New Orleans is 1,512.7 km. The road distance is 1,951 km.
You can take a train from Detroit to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Chicago Union Station in around 25h 48m.
