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Trip Overview

The average train between New Orleans and Bethesda takes 28h 6m and the fastest train takes 28h 5m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from New Orleans to Bethesda. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

28h 6m
Duration
1,160 mi
Distance
$751
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

New Orleans to Bethesda train times

Trains run 6 times a week between New Orleans and Bethesda. The service departs New Orleans at 9:10 AM in the morning, which arrives into Bethesda at 14:17:00. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 28h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority28h 7m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority28h 7m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority28h 7m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority28h 5m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority28h 5m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority28h 7m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from New Orleans to Bethesda? 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.

Map of how to get from New Orleans to Bethesda.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,159.7 mi
  • Duration: 28h 6m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $600–1,000 and the journey takes 27h 37m.

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