LA → NC · about 648 miles
New Orleans to Charlotte train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from New Orleans to Charlotte. The fastest takes 18 hours 56 minutes; every train leaves at 9:10 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 18h 56m
- Leaves at
- 9:10 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arrives at Charlotte 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:10 AM | 5:06 AM +1 day | 18h 56m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in New Orleans Where you get off in Charlotte 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 Charlotte
Return trip: Charlotte to New Orleans
Questions
How long is the train from New Orleans to Charlotte?
The fastest direct train takes 18 hours 56 minutes; the typical trip is 18 hours 56 minutes.
What time is the first train from New Orleans to Charlotte?
Every departure is at 9:10 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from New Orleans to Charlotte?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in New Orleans?
Trains to Charlotte leave from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.