The average train between Portland and New Orleans takes 44h 29m and the fastest train takes 40h 54m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Portland 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 3 times a week between Portland and New Orleans. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portland is at 6:33 PM which arrives into New Orleans at 9:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 44h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Portland to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Portland station and arriving at New Orleans station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 29m.
Portland to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
Portland to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
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The distance between Portland and New Orleans is 2,320.1 km. The road distance is 2,772 km.
You can take a train from Portland to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 40h 35m.