New Orleans Train Service
Learn More About the Amtrak Lines to and From New Orleans
Amtrak offers routes to New Orleans from a number of cities across the country.
Amtrak Mardi Gras Service (starting August 18, 2025):
Departs twice daily, originating in Mobile with stops in Pascagoula, Miss., Bay St. Louis, Miss., and small towns along the way. Amenities include: Carry-on baggage allowances, Cafe service, Wi-Fi Onboard, Pet Program.
City of New Orleans:
Daily service originating in Chicago with stops in Carbondale, Ill., Memphis, Jackson, Miss., and small towns along the way. Amenities include: Checked Baggage Service, Accommodations, Dining, Pet Program. Click here for more information.
Crescent:
Daily service originating in New York City at Penn Station, with stops in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington D.C., Charlotte, Atlanta, Birmingham, Meridian, Miss., and small towns along the way. Amenities include: Checked Baggage Service, Wi-Fi Onboard, Accommodations, Dining, Pet Program. Click here for more information.
Sunset Limited:
Departs 3 days a week from Los Angeles, with stops in Tucson, San Antonio, Houston, and small towns along the way. Amenities include: Checked Baggage Service, Accommodations, Dining, Pet Program. Click here for more information.
Amtrak Hours of Operation
Hours of operation subject to change. Please call to verify hours before making travel arrangements. The station is open 5 a.m-10 p.m. seven days a week. The ticketing office is open from 6:30 a.m. to 10:15 p.m. seven days a week. Baggage service is available from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. seven days a week. Find all hours information here.
Handicap Accessibility
For accessibility information, call (800) USA-RAIL or (800) 872-7245.