Houston → New Orleans
1 train on this corridor — fastest 8h 58m on the Sunset Limited, fares from $53. Compare timetables and classes below, then book with our rail desk.
Trains on route
1
Fastest
8h 58m · Sunset Limited
Cheapest (indicative)
from $53 · Sunset Limited
Origin stations
HOS
Amtrak · Long-Distance · 3× weekly (Mon·Wed·Sat from New Orleans) · ~58% on-time
09:37
Houston Station (HOS)
18:35
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (NOL)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Roomette (Sleeper)
Private room for 1–2
indicative
Bedroom (Sleeper)
Private room with en-suite
indicative
The Sunset Limited covers Houston to New Orleans in about 8h 58m, departing Houston Station at 09:37. Schedules are indicative — we confirm live timings before booking.
Indicative fares start from $53 on the Sunset Limited. Amtrak fares are dynamic and rise as seats sell, so exact pricing is confirmed at booking. Business Class, First Class and sleeper accommodations cost more.
Our timetable lists 1 service on this corridor: Sunset Limited. Frequencies vary by day of week and season.
Send an enquiry from any train on this page — our rail desk confirms live availability, holds the best class for your budget, and issues tickets through the operator’s official or authorised channels, with support for changes and refunds afterwards.
Hotels in New Orleans
Stay near the station or the sights — free-cancellation options.
Flights to New Orleans
Compare the train against flight times and fares.
Travel Insurance
Cover delays, cancellations and baggage on any itinerary.
Schedules and fares shown are indicative, compiled from official operator timetables. Rail operators adjust timings, fares and running days without notice — our rail desk confirms live availability and exact pricing before any booking is ticketed.