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New Orleans to Santa Monica trains

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Trip Overview

The train between New Orleans and Santa Monica takes 47h 47m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from New Orleans to Santa Monica. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

47h 47m
Duration
2,002 mi
Distance
$1,296
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

New Orleans to Santa Monica train times

Trains run twice a week between New Orleans and Santa Monica. The service departs New Orleans at 9:00 AM in the morning, which arrives into Santa Monica at 06:47:00. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 47h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles47h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles47h 47m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from New Orleans to Santa Monica? 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 Santa Monica.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,002.3 mi
  • Duration: 47h 47m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angeles 3 times a week. Tickets cost $1,100–1,700 and the journey takes 46h 35m.

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