CA → LA · about 1,674 miles
Los Angeles to New Orleans train schedule
Amtrak runs 3 direct trains a week from Los Angeles to New Orleans. The fastest takes 45 hours 40 minutes; every train leaves at 10:00 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 3
- Fastest trip
- 45h 40m
- Leaves at
- 10:00 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Los Angeles 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 PM | 9:40 PM +2 day | 45h 40m | Tue, Thu, Sat | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Los Angeles Where you get off in New Orleans The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles
Questions
How long is the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans?
The fastest direct train takes 45 hours 40 minutes.
What time is the first train from Los Angeles to New Orleans?
Every departure is at 10:00 PM (Tue, Thu, Sat).
Which rail companies go from Los Angeles to New Orleans?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Los Angeles?
Trains to New Orleans leave from Los Angeles (Americanstar).