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Trip Summary
There are usually 3 daily train trips available from New Haven to New Orleans. Travelling by train from New Haven to New Orleans usually takes 1 day, 12 hours and 53 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 1 day, 11 hours and 7 minutes.
- Distance
- 1238 mi (1992 km)
- Fastest train
- 35h 7m
- Lowest price
- £348.47
- Trains per day
- 3
- Most frequent service
- Amtrak
- Train lines
- 1
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New Haven to New Orleans Train Timetable
Is it better to travel by coach or train from New Haven to New Orleans?
There are usually 2 daily coach trips from New Haven to New Orleans.
Train | Coach | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price£369.28 | Avg. Price£154.24Cheaper |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips3 | Daily Trips2 |
Duration | Duration36h 53mFaster | Duration38h 25m |

There are several train options that can take you from New Haven to New Orleans:
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Which train should you take from New Haven to New Orleans?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects New Haven to New Orleans. However, there are 3 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 3 | 36h 53m | £369.28 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railway service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned toilet, free WiFi and power sockets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 3 Amtrak trains from New Haven to New Orleans every day, as well as 4 trips at the weekends, with prices starting from £348.47.










Frequently asked questions about travelling by train from New Haven to New Orleans
There are 3 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your hand luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage. You can also take a train for your return trip from New Orleans to New Haven. If you're not set on travelling by train, you could always take the coach from New Haven to New Orleans for £91.
Trains per day
3
Direct trains
0
The distance between New Haven and New Orleans is approximately 1,238 miles. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 day, 12 hours and 53 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 day, 11 hours and 7 minutes. Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a patchy signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and films to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Distance (mi)
1238
Distance (km)
1992
The earliest train departs New Haven at 7:35 while the last train of the day leaves at 11:05. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full timetable for your specific travel dates.
First train
7:35am
Last train
11:05am
Trains from New Haven to New Orleans are the most crowded on Saturday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider travelling on Saturday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
Busiest
Saturday
Least crowded
Saturday
City Information
New Haven



Sitting on the mouth of the Quinnipiac River of Connecticut, New Haven has been the home of the esteemed Yale University for more than 300 years. The quaint college town, with its cultural significance, has long been a highly-rated destination for culturally-inclined travellers. The first thing to do in New Haven is to visit the Yale campus, which was designed by famous architects such as Eero Saarinen and Frank O. Gehry. Don’t forget to check out the university’s visitor centre as well, which houses impressive historical displays. Other interesting destinations on the premises are the Yale University Art Gallery and the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History. If you wish to take a break from the urban environment and go hunting for some amazing nature shots, East Rock Park will be a premier choice. Inside the park is the Pardee Rose Garden, which features more than 50 varieties of roses blooming in June and July.
New Haven is a popular destination for foodies, and its greatest offering is pizza. New Haven’s special pizza, also known as “apizza,” is a must-try when you are in town, and the best place to try this delicacy is at Pepe’s, its birthplace. Another establishment to check out is Louis’ Lunch, which has been serving delightful fast food since 1895.
The central hub of transport in the city is Union Station, where travellers can catch Amtrak trains or coaches by Greyhound and FlixBus for intercity transits. Air services are handled by the Tweed New Haven Regional Airport, located 3 miles east of the business district.
New Orleans



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 holiday destinations among spring breakers and post-grad travellers.
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 centres of the U.S. Gulf Coast region, and as such it is easily accessible by all kinds of transport. The airport is located not too far from the city centre, while the city’s main coach and train station, the Union Passenger Terminal, is placed right in the heart of downtown New Orleans.
Station Information
Where is the train station in New Haven?
Main departure station: Union Station


Union Station in New Haven is Connecticut’s most important transport hub and is also one of the busiest stations in Amtrak’s national rail network. The station serves interstate Amtrak passenger trains that run along the Northeast Corridor between Washington, DC and Boston. Additionally, there are several commuter rail services operated by Amtrak, MTA and CTrail that connect New Haven to the likes of New York and Hartford. Union Station also accommodates CTtransit’s local buses services as well as intercity coach travel from carriers including Greyhound and Peter Pan Bus Lines. In addition, a free shuttle service is available from Union Station to New Haven Green in the city’s modern downtown.
All train stations in New Haven:
- Union Station
- State Street Station
Where is the train station in New Orleans?
Main arrival station: Union Term - 1001 Loyola Ave

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 transport 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. Coaches operated by Greyhound and Jefferson Lines also serve this station, as well as public transit which connects to New Orleans’ famous trams. 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.
Train stations in New Orleans:
- Union Term - 1001 Loyola Ave
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