The train between Washington and New Orleans takes 2d 20h. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Washington 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 5 times a week between Washington and New Orleans. The earliest departure is at 4:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Washington is at 4:55 PM which arrives into New Orleans at 3:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2d 20h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at New Orleans station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 20h.
Washington to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
Washington to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
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The distance between Washington and New Orleans is 3,217.7 km. The road distance is 5,028 km.
You can take a train from Seattle to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 18h.
