NC → LA · about 635 miles
Gastonia to New Orleans train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Gastonia to New Orleans. The fastest takes 18 hours 50 minutes; every train leaves at 3:22 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 18h 50m
- Leaves at
- 3:22 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Gastonia Amtrak Station and arrives at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:22 AM | 9:12 PM | 18h 50m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Gastonia Where you get off in New Orleans The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Gastonia
Where the train stops in New Orleans
- New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal Map of New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (Google Maps)
Return trip: New Orleans to Gastonia
Questions
How long is the train from Gastonia to New Orleans?
The fastest direct train takes 18 hours 50 minutes; the typical trip is 18 hours 50 minutes.
What time is the first train from Gastonia to New Orleans?
Every departure is at 3:22 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Gastonia to New Orleans?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Gastonia?
Trains to New Orleans leave from Gastonia Amtrak Station.