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New Orleans to Centralia train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from New Orleans to Centralia. The fastest takes 14 hours 26 minutes; every train leaves at 1:45 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 14h 26m
- Leaves at
- 1:45 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arrives at Centralia Amtrak Station. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:45 PM | 4:11 AM +1 day | 14h 26m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in New Orleans Where you get off in Centralia 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 Centralia
- Centralia Amtrak Station Map of Centralia Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Centralia to New Orleans
Questions
How long is the train from New Orleans to Centralia?
The fastest direct train takes 14 hours 26 minutes.
What time is the first train from New Orleans to Centralia?
Every departure is at 1:45 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from New Orleans to Centralia?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in New Orleans?
Trains to Centralia leave from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.