LA → PA · about 1,090 miles
New Orleans to Philadelphia train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from New Orleans to Philadelphia. The fastest takes 29 hours 58 minutes; every train leaves at 9:10 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 29h 58m
- Leaves at
- 9:10 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arrives at Philadelphia. 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 | 4:08 PM +1 day | 29h 58m | Wed–Sat | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:10 AM | 4:11 PM +1 day | 30h 01m | Fri, Sat from Nov 6 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:10 AM | 4:42 PM +1 day | 30h 32m | 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia
Return trip: Philadelphia to New Orleans
Questions
How long is the train from New Orleans to Philadelphia?
The fastest direct train takes 29 hours 58 minutes; the typical trip is 29 hours 58 minutes.
What time is the first train from New Orleans to Philadelphia?
Every departure is at 9:10 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from New Orleans to Philadelphia?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in New Orleans?
Trains to Philadelphia leave from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.