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Sacramento to New Orleans trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Sacramento and New Orleans takes 2d 12h. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Sacramento 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.

2d 12h
Duration
2,537 mi
Distance
$1,660
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Sacramento to New Orleans train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Sacramento and New Orleans. The service departs Sacramento at 6:48 AM in the morning, which arrives into New Orleans at 21:40:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2d 12h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak2d 12h • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak2d 12h • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak2d 12h • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sacramento 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: 2,537.4 mi
  • Duration: 2d 12h

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

You can take a train from Sacramento to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Los Angeles in around 2d 13h.

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