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How to get to New Orleans by train
| Routes | 70 |
| Trips per day | 128 |
| train lines | 4 |
| Stations | 1 |
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City Information
New Orleans is the most populous city in the southern state of Louisiana and one of the most popular party destinations in the whole world. Known as The Big Easy, New Orleans is famous for its distinct French-Spanish architecture, Creole cuisine, and unique music. Around the globe, New Orleans is best known as the host city of Mardi Gras, a late-winter carnival known for flashy costumes and never-ending street parties. Because of that, NOLA is consistently among the preferred vacation destinations among spring breakers and post-grad travelers.
There’s a lot more to New Orleans than just partying, though. While you’re in town, connect with the artistic side of your personality with a visit to the famed New Orleans Museum of Art where you will find the South’s most impressive collection of French and American art. A visit to the Big Easy will not be complete without stopping by some of the city’s iconic cemeteries. Whether you take a guided tour or you explore on your own, you will learn a lot about the area’s history and urban legends.
New Orleans is one of the main economic and commercial centers of the U.S. Gulf Coast region, and as such it is easily accessible by all kinds of transportation. The airport is located not too far from the city center, while the city’s main bus and train station, the Union Passenger Terminal, is placed right in the heart of downtown New Orleans.
Station Information
Opened in 1954 to replace the five depots spread throughout the city, the Union Passenger Terminal connects all of New Orleans’ passenger rail into one iconic building. To this day, it remains the largest transportation hub in New Orleans and is a key link for travel throughout the Southern United States. Three of Amtrak’s long distance train lines end their service at Union Passenger Terminal: the City of New Orleans line from Chicago, the Crescent line from New York City, and the Sunset Limited line from Los Angeles to New Orleans. Buses operated by Greyhound and Jefferson Lines also serve this station, as well as public transit which connects to New Orleans’ famous streetcars. At the station, there are shops, a game room, and food for purchase, and the city’s must-visit French Quarter is just a mile away.
Popular train stations in New Orleans:
Union Term - 1001 Loyola Ave
What train companies travel to New Orleans, Louisiana?
Located in Louisiana, New Orleans is accessible by train from 70 other cities. You can choose from 128 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to New Orleans on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.
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Train companies serving New Orleans
| Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Crescent | 32 | 20h 52m | £100.84 |
| Amtrak City of New Orleans | 19 | 12h 44m | £66.61 |
| Amtrak Sunset Limited | 19 | 1d 10h 22m | £99.50 |
| Amtrak | 16 | 2d 6h 54m | £223.15 |
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The main train station in New Orleans is Union Term - 1001 Loyola Ave. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around New Orleans.
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| Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 2d 3h 50m | £225.06 |
| Washington D.C. | 2d 10h 36m | £263.38 |
| Los Angeles | 2d 12h 32m | £169.91 |
| Davis | 2d 16h 21m | £207.48 |
| Winter Park | 2d 17h 30m | £375.43 |
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