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New Orleans to Benson train schedule
Amtrak runs 3 direct trains a week from New Orleans to Benson. The fastest takes 34 hours 38 minutes; every train leaves at 9:00 AM.
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- Trains a week
- 3
- Fastest trip
- 34h 38m
- Leaves at
- 9:00 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arrives at Benson Amtrak. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | 5:38 PM +1 day | 34h 38m | Mon, Wed, Sat | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:00 AM | 6:38 PM +1 day | 35h 38m | Mon, Wed, Sat | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in New Orleans Where you get off in Benson The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in New Orleans
- New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal Map of New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Benson
Return trip: Benson to New Orleans
Questions
How long is the train from New Orleans to Benson?
The fastest direct train takes 34 hours 38 minutes.
What time is the first train from New Orleans to Benson?
Every departure is at 9:00 AM (Mon, Wed, Sat).
Which rail companies go from New Orleans to Benson?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in New Orleans?
Trains to Benson leave from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.