The average train between Reston and New Orleans takes 28h 32m and the fastest train takes 28h 24m. There is at least one train per day from Reston 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 Reston and New Orleans. The earliest departure is at 5:36 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Reston is at 5:48 PM which arrives into New Orleans at 9:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and take an average of 28h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reston to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Reston station and arriving at New Orleans station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 32m.
Reston to New Orleans train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Alexandria station.
Reston to New Orleans train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The distance between Reston and New Orleans is 1,535.9 km. The road distance is 1,880 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $370–750 and the journey takes 27h 23m.
