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Trip Overview

The train between Kansas City and New Orleans 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.

32h 46m
Duration
1,366 mi
Distance
$868
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Kansas City to New Orleans train times

Trains run once daily between Kansas City and New Orleans. The service departs Kansas City at 7:01 AM in the morning, which arrives into New Orleans at 15:47:00. All services require a transfer at Naperville and take an average of 32h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kansas City to New Orleans? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,366.4 mi
  • Duration: 32h 46m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

You can take a train from Kansas City to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Naperville and Chicago Union Station in around 29h 3m.

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