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Trains from San Jose to New Orleans

🚆 Embark on a scenic train journey from San Jose to New Orleans covering a distance of 2,410 miles over 2 days and 9 hours with a transfer along the way. 🚉 The first leg of the trip involves boarding the Coast Starlight train at San Jose, which will take you to Union Station in Los Angeles in approximately 10 hours and 45 minutes. From there, you'll transfer to the Sunset Limited train heading towards New Orleans. 🏙️ Arrive in the vibrant city of New Orleans as the Sunset Limited train pulls into Union Passenger Terminal after about 1 day and 22 hours of travel time. With diverse landscapes and experiences along the route, this train journey offers a unique way to explore the beauty of the United States.

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  • The train routes from San Jose to New Orleans are provided by Amtrak. The journey consists of two steps with a transfer along the way. The first step involves taking the Coast Starlight train from San Jose to Union Station in Los Angeles, which takes approximately 10 hours and 45 minutes. The second step entails boarding the Sunset Limited train from Union Station in Los Angeles to Union Passenger Terminal in New Orleans, with a total travel time of about 1 day and 22 hours.
  • The fastest train route between San Jose and New Orleans involves a transfer and takes approximately 2 days and 9 hours to complete. The initial leg of the journey is serviced by the Coast Starlight train, which runs from San Jose to Union Station in Los Angeles in about 10 hours and 45 minutes. Subsequently, passengers can board the Sunset Limited train from Union Station in Los Angeles to Union Passenger Terminal in New Orleans, with a travel time of around 1 day and 22 hours.
  • There are two trains that connect San Jose to New Orleans. The journey requires a transfer, with the first train being the Coast Starlight departing from San Jose and arriving at Union Station in Los Angeles in approximately 10 hours and 45 minutes. The second train, the Sunset Limited, departs from Union Station in Los Angeles and reaches Union Passenger Terminal in New Orleans after about 1 day and 22 hours of travel. Both of these trains are operated by Amtrak.
  • The first train of the day to travel from San Jose to New Orleans is the Coast Starlight departing from San Jose. This train typically leaves in the early morning to midday, allowing for a convenient start to the journey. The last train of the day is the Sunset Limited departing from Union Station in Los Angeles, which usually leaves in the evening or late at night, offering travelers flexibility in their departure times for the overnight portion of the trip to New Orleans. Both trains are operated by Amtrak.
  • There is usually one direct train trip each day that covers the route from San Jose to New Orleans. This journey involves transferring trains at Union Station in Los Angeles, with the Coast Starlight departing from San Jose and the Sunset Limited departing from Union Station. While there is a transfer involved, the overall trip provides a seamless connection between the two cities on a daily basis. Both trains are operated by Amtrak.

Will you be returning to San Jose by train?

If you are looking for the return train journey, check out trains from New Orleans to San Jose

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