LA → TX · about 980 miles
New Orleans to El Paso train schedule
Amtrak runs 3 direct trains a week from New Orleans to El Paso. The fastest takes 29 hours 25 minutes; every train leaves at 9:00 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 3
- Fastest trip
- 29h 25m
- Leaves at
- 9:00 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arrives at El Paso. 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 | 1:25 PM +1 day | 29h 25m | Mon, Wed, Sat | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in New Orleans Where you get off in El Paso 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 El Paso
Return trip: El Paso to New Orleans
Questions
How long is the train from New Orleans to El Paso?
The fastest direct train takes 29 hours 25 minutes.
What time is the first train from New Orleans to El Paso?
Every departure is at 9:00 AM (Mon, Wed, Sat).
Which rail companies go from New Orleans to El Paso?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in New Orleans?
Trains to El Paso leave from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.