The train between New Orleans and San Francisco takes 2d 14h. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from New Orleans to San Francisco. 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 twice a week between New Orleans and San Francisco. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Orleans is at 9:00 AM which arrives into San Francisco at 9:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 2d 14h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from New Orleans to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from New Orleans station and arriving at San Francisco station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 14h.
New Orleans to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
New Orleans to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station.
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The distance between New Orleans and San Francisco is 3,093.1 km. The road distance is 3,950 km.
You can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 2d 11h.
