LA → NC · about 635 miles
New Orleans to Gastonia train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from New Orleans to Gastonia. The fastest takes 17 hours 54 minutes; every train leaves at 9:10 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 17h 54m
- Leaves at
- 9:10 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arrives at Gastonia 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 | 4:04 AM +1 day | 17h 54m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in New Orleans Where you get off in Gastonia 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 Gastonia
Return trip: Gastonia to New Orleans
Questions
How long is the train from New Orleans to Gastonia?
The fastest direct train takes 17 hours 54 minutes; the typical trip is 17 hours 54 minutes.
What time is the first train from New Orleans to Gastonia?
Every departure is at 9:10 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from New Orleans to Gastonia?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in New Orleans?
Trains to Gastonia leave from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.