The average train between New Orleans and Washington DC takes 27h 50m 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 earliest departure is at 9:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Orleans is at 9:10 AM which arrives into Washington DC at 1:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 27h 50m. 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 station and arriving at Washington DC station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 50m.
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 1,552.3 km. The road distance is 1,855 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.
