The average train between Philadelphia, PA and New Orleans takes 30h 42m and the fastest train takes 30h 41m. There is at least one train per day from Philadelphia, PA to New Orleans. 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 once daily between Philadelphia, PA and New Orleans. The earliest departure is at 3:27 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Philadelphia, PA is at 3:31 PM which arrives into New Orleans at 9:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Drexel Station at 30th St and take an average of 30h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia, PA to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia, PA station and arriving at New Orleans station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 42m.
Philadelphia, PA to New Orleans train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia, PA to New Orleans train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The distance between Philadelphia, PA and New Orleans is 1,751.5 km. The road distance is 2,070 km.
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $410–850 and the journey takes 30h 34m.
