LA → DE · about 1,061 miles
New Orleans to Wilmington train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from New Orleans to Wilmington. The fastest takes 29 hours 32 minutes; every train leaves at 9:10 AM.
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- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 29h 32m
- Leaves at
- 9:10 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arrives at Wilmington. 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 | 3:42 PM +1 day | 29h 32m | Wed–Sat | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:10 AM | 4:12 PM +1 day | 30h 02m | 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington
Return trip: Wilmington to New Orleans
Questions
How long is the train from New Orleans to Wilmington?
The fastest direct train takes 29 hours 32 minutes; the typical trip is 29 hours 32 minutes.
What time is the first train from New Orleans to Wilmington?
Every departure is at 9:10 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from New Orleans to Wilmington?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in New Orleans?
Trains to Wilmington leave from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.