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New Orleans to Effingham train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from New Orleans to Effingham. The fastest takes 15 hours 24 minutes; every train leaves at 1:45 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 15h 24m
- Leaves at
- 1:45 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arrives at Effingham 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 | 5:09 AM +1 day | 15h 24m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in New Orleans Where you get off in Effingham 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 Effingham
Return trip: Effingham to New Orleans
Questions
How long is the train from New Orleans to Effingham?
The fastest direct train takes 15 hours 24 minutes.
What time is the first train from New Orleans to Effingham?
Every departure is at 1:45 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from New Orleans to Effingham?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in New Orleans?
Trains to Effingham leave from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.