LA → NJ · about 1,161 miles
New Orleans to Newark train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from New Orleans to Newark. The fastest takes 31 hours 13 minutes; every train leaves at 9:10 AM.
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- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 31h 13m
- Leaves at
- 9:10 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arrives at Newark. 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 | 5:23 PM +1 day | 31h 13m | Wed–Sat | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:10 AM | 6:17 PM +1 day | 32h 07m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in New Orleans Where you get off in Newark 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 Newark
Return trip: Newark to New Orleans
Questions
How long is the train from New Orleans to Newark?
The fastest direct train takes 31 hours 13 minutes; the typical trip is 31 hours 13 minutes.
What time is the first train from New Orleans to Newark?
Every departure is at 9:10 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from New Orleans to Newark?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in New Orleans?
Trains to Newark leave from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.