LA → AZ · about 1,242 miles
New Orleans to Tucson train schedule
Amtrak runs 3 direct trains a week from New Orleans to Tucson. The fastest takes 36 hours; every train leaves at 9:00 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 3
- Fastest trip
- 36h 00m
- Leaves at
- 9:00 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arrives at Tucson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM +1 day | 36h 00m | Mon, Wed, Sat | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM +1 day | 37h 00m | Mon, Wed, Sat | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in New Orleans Where you get off in Tucson 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 Tucson
Return trip: Tucson to New Orleans
Questions
How long is the train from New Orleans to Tucson?
The fastest direct train takes 36 hours.
What time is the first train from New Orleans to Tucson?
Every departure is at 9:00 AM (Mon, Wed, Sat).
Which rail companies go from New Orleans to Tucson?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in New Orleans?
Trains to Tucson leave from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.