Los Angeles → New Orleans
1 train on this corridor — fastest 44h 35m on the Sunset Limited, fares from $150. Compare timetables and classes below, then book with our rail desk.
Trains on route
1
Fastest
44h 35m · Sunset Limited
Cheapest (indicative)
from $150 · Sunset Limited
Origin stations
LAX
Amtrak · Long-Distance · 3× weekly (Mon·Wed·Sat from New Orleans) · ~58% on-time
22:00
Los Angeles Union Station (LAX)
18:35 +2 days
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (NOL)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Coach
Reserved reclining seat
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Roomette (Sleeper)
Private room for 1–2
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Bedroom (Sleeper)
Private room with en-suite
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The Sunset Limited covers Los Angeles to New Orleans in about 44h 35m, departing Los Angeles Union Station at 22:00. Schedules are indicative — we confirm live timings before booking.
Indicative fares start from $150 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.
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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.