LA → CA · about 1,674 miles
New Orleans to Los Angeles train schedule
Amtrak runs 3 direct trains a week from New Orleans to Los Angeles. The fastest takes 46 hours 35 minutes; every train leaves at 9:00 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 3
- Fastest trip
- 46h 35m
- Leaves at
- 9:00 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arrives at Los Angeles. 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 | 5:35 AM +2 day | 46h 35m | Mon, Wed, Sat | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in New Orleans Where you get off in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles
Return trip: Los Angeles to New Orleans
Questions
How long is the train from New Orleans to Los Angeles?
The fastest direct train takes 46 hours 35 minutes.
What time is the first train from New Orleans to Los Angeles?
Every departure is at 9:00 AM (Mon, Wed, Sat).
Which rail companies go from New Orleans to Los Angeles?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in New Orleans?
Trains to Los Angeles leave from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.