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Trip Overview

The train between Washington and Louisiana takes 27h 42m. There is at least one train per day from Washington to Louisiana. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

27h 42m
Duration
1,151 mi
Distance
$330
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Washington to Louisiana train times

Trains run once daily between Washington and Louisiana. The earliest departure is at 6:30 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Washington is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Louisiana at 9:12 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 27h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington to Louisiana? 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: 1,150.9 mi
  • Duration: 27h 42m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Louisiana, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $280–700 and the journey takes 27h 42m.

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