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Trip Overview

The train between Pittsburgh and New Orleans takes 40h 48m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Pittsburgh 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.

40h 48m
Duration
1,409 mi
Distance
$909
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Pittsburgh to New Orleans train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Pittsburgh and New Orleans. The service departs Pittsburgh at 11:59 PM at night, which arrives into New Orleans at 15:47:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 40h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak40h 48m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak40h 48m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak40h 48m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak40h 48m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak40h 48m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak40h 48m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Pittsburgh to New Orleans? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,408.7 mi
  • Duration: 40h 48m

What companies run services between Pittsburgh, PA, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

You can take a train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Chicago Union Station in around 30h 28m.

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