Amtrak
Night Trains from Los Angeles to New Orleans
1 night train connects Los Angeles and New Orleans, run by Amtrak. Compare timetables, stops, journey time and where to book. Trains run in both directions — Los Angeles to New Orleans and New Orleans to Los Angeles.
1 train on this route
Los Angeles → New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (Sunset Limited)
Operator
Amtrak
Tickets
Dynamic fare— what does this mean?
Book early. The cheapest fares are limited and go first.
Countries🇺🇸United States
Preselects Los Angeles → New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Book early — the cheapest fares are limited and go first.
Los Angeles → New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Sunset LimitedDeparts 01:00Arrives 22:402026: Wed, Fri, Sun
- Los Angeles01:00
- Pomona Amtrak01:41
- Ontario Amtrak01:54
- Palm Springs Amtrak03:36
- Yuma Amtrak05:47
- Maricopa08:35
- Tucson Amtrak Station10:38
- Benson Amtrak11:53
- Lordsburg Amtrak13:53
- Deming Amtrak14:48
- El Paso17:00
- Alpine Amtrak Station21:45
- Sanderson Amtrak23:46
- Del Rio Amtrak Station02:12
- San Antonio Amtrak Station06:00
- Houston12:10
- Beaumont Amtrak14:53
- Lake Charles16:29
- Lafayette Amtrak Station18:12
- New Iberia Amtrak18:41
- Schriever Amtrak20:03
- New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal22:40
Frequently asked questions
How many night trains run between Los Angeles and New Orleans?+
1 night train connects Los Angeles and New Orleans, run by Amtrak.
How much is a night train from Los Angeles to New Orleans?+
Amtrak sells this route at yield-managed fares: the price depends on the date, the comfort class and how far ahead you book. The cheapest fares are a limited quota and go first, so booking early is the reliable way to pay less.
How do I book a night train from Los Angeles to New Orleans?+
Compare the trains above and book directly with Amtrak.