The average train between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and New Orleans takes 28h 43m and the fastest train takes 28h 36m. There is at least one train per day from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) 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 Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and New Orleans. The earliest departure is at 5:26 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is at 5:36 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 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) station and arriving at New Orleans station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 43m.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to New Orleans train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Alexandria station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to New Orleans train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and New Orleans is 1,527.5 km. The road distance is 1,890 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $350–750 and the journey takes 27h 23m.
