Washington DC → New Orleans
1 train on this corridor — fastest 26h 35m on the Crescent, fares from $122. Compare timetables and classes below, then book with our rail desk.
Trains on route
1
Fastest
26h 35m · Crescent
Cheapest (indicative)
from $122 · Crescent
Origin stations
WAS
Amtrak · Long-Distance · Daily · ~62% on-time
18:10
Washington Union Station (WAS)
20:45 +1 day
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (NOL)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Roomette (Sleeper)
Private room for 1–2
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Bedroom (Sleeper)
Private room with en-suite
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The Crescent covers Washington DC to New Orleans in about 26h 35m, departing Washington Union Station at 18:10. Schedules are indicative — we confirm live timings before booking.
Indicative fares start from $122 on the Crescent. 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: Crescent. 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.