The average train between Kansas City and New Orleans takes 33h 3m and the fastest train takes 32h 46m. There is at least one train per day from Kansas City 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 Kansas City and New Orleans. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kansas City is at 7:01 AM which arrives into New Orleans at 3:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Naperville and take an average of 33h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Kansas City station and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station via Naperville Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 3m.
Kansas City to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
Kansas City to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
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The distance between Kansas City and New Orleans is 1097 km. The road distance is 1286 km.
You can take a train from Kansas City to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Naperville and Chicago Union Station in around 29h 3m.
