NY → LA · about 1,172 miles
New York to New Orleans train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from New York to New Orleans. The fastest takes 32 hours 12 minutes; every train leaves at 2:00 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 32h 12m
- Leaves at
- 2:00 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arrives at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 PM | 9:12 PM +1 day | 32h 12m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in New York Where you get off in New Orleans The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in New York
Where the train stops in New Orleans
- New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal Map of New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (Google Maps)
Return trip: New Orleans to New York
Questions
How long is the train from New York to New Orleans?
The fastest direct train takes 32 hours 12 minutes; the typical trip is 32 hours 12 minutes.
What time is the first train from New York to New Orleans?
Every departure is at 2:00 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from New York to New Orleans?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in New York?
Trains to New Orleans leave from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.