NC → LA · about 685 miles
Salisbury to New Orleans train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Salisbury to New Orleans. The fastest takes 20 hours 45 minutes; every train leaves at 1:27 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 20h 45m
- Leaves at
- 1:27 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Salisbury 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:27 AM | 9:12 PM | 20h 45m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Salisbury Where you get off in New Orleans The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Salisbury
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 Salisbury
Questions
How long is the train from Salisbury to New Orleans?
The fastest direct train takes 20 hours 45 minutes; the typical trip is 20 hours 45 minutes.
What time is the first train from Salisbury to New Orleans?
Every departure is at 1:27 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Salisbury to New Orleans?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Salisbury?
Trains to New Orleans leave from Salisbury Amtrak station.