LA → AL · about 269 miles
New Orleans to Tuscaloosa train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from New Orleans to Tuscaloosa. The fastest takes 5 hours 56 minutes; every train leaves at 9:10 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 5h 56m
- Leaves at
- 9:10 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arrives at Tuscaloosa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:10 AM | 3:06 PM | 5h 56m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in New Orleans Where you get off in Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa
Return trip: Tuscaloosa to New Orleans
Questions
How long is the train from New Orleans to Tuscaloosa?
The fastest direct train takes 5 hours 56 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 56 minutes.
What time is the first train from New Orleans to Tuscaloosa?
Every departure is at 9:10 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from New Orleans to Tuscaloosa?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in New Orleans?
Trains to Tuscaloosa leave from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.