LA → MS · about 186 miles
New Orleans to Meridian train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from New Orleans to Meridian. The fastest takes 4 hours 17 minutes; every train leaves at 9:10 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 4h 17m
- Leaves at
- 9:10 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arrives at Meridian Union 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 | 1:27 PM | 4h 17m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in New Orleans Where you get off in Meridian 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 Meridian
- Meridian Union Station Map of Meridian Union Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Meridian to New Orleans
Questions
How long is the train from New Orleans to Meridian?
The fastest direct train takes 4 hours 17 minutes; the typical trip is 4 hours 17 minutes.
What time is the first train from New Orleans to Meridian?
Every departure is at 9:10 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from New Orleans to Meridian?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in New Orleans?
Trains to Meridian leave from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.