The average train between New Orleans and Washington DC takes 27h 49m and the fastest train takes 27h 48m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from New Orleans to Washington DC. 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 6 times a week between New Orleans and Washington DC. The service departs New Orleans at 9:10 AM in the morning, which arrives into Washington DC at 13:58:00. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 27h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from New Orleans to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station and arriving at Washington Union Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 49m.
New Orleans to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
New Orleans to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between New Orleans and Washington DC is 1552.3 km. The road distance is 1721 km.
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.
