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Trains from Omaha to New Orleans

🚆 Embark on an exciting train journey from Omaha to New Orleans spanning 1,438 miles and taking around 1 day and 11 hours. The trip involves a transfer, adding to the adventure of the voyage. 🌆 Depart from Omaha Amtrak Station aboard the California Zephyr, heading towards Chicago Union Station for the first leg of the journey. Enjoy the scenic views and comfortable amenities provided by Amtrak on this approximately 9-hour and 36-minute ride. ⛵️ From Chicago Union Station, board the City Of New Orleans train for the second step of your trip, bound for New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. Sit back, relax, and immerse yourself in the 19-hour and 42-minute ride before arriving at your vibrant destination in the heart of New Orleans.

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  • The train route from Omaha to New Orleans is provided by Amtrak. The journey consists of two steps with a transfer at Chicago Union Station. The first leg is on the California Zephyr from Omaha to Chicago, taking approximately 9 hours and 36 minutes. The second leg is on the City of New Orleans train from Chicago to New Orleans, with a travel time of around 19 hours and 42 minutes. You can find more information and book tickets on the Amtrak website at https://www.amtrak.com/.
  • The fastest train between Omaha and New Orleans is the California Zephyr operated by Amtrak. This route includes a transfer at Chicago Union Station and takes approximately 1 day and 11 hours to complete the journey covering a distance of 1,438 miles. The California Zephyr from Omaha to Chicago takes about 9 hours and 36 minutes, while the City of New Orleans from Chicago to New Orleans has a travel time of around 19 hours and 42 minutes. For more details and ticket bookings, you can visit the Amtrak website at https://www.amtrak.com/.
  • There are two trains you would need to take when traveling from Omaha to New Orleans. The first train is the California Zephyr departing from Omaha Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station, which has a travel time of about 9 hours and 36 minutes. The second train is the City of New Orleans departing from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, with a travel time of approximately 19 hours and 42 minutes. Both trains are operated by Amtrak. You can find more details and book your tickets on the Amtrak website at https://www.amtrak.com/.
  • The first train of the day from Omaha to New Orleans is the California Zephyr departing from Omaha Amtrak Station towards Chicago Union Station. The departure time for this train may vary, so it's best to check the schedule on the Amtrak website. The last train of the day on this route is the City of New Orleans departing from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, with a scheduled departure time typically in the evening. You can find specific departure times and schedules on the Amtrak website at https://www.amtrak.com/.
  • There are no direct train trips each day between Omaha and New Orleans. The train route involves a transfer at Chicago Union Station, with the California Zephyr departing from Omaha and the City of New Orleans departing from Chicago. Therefore, passengers traveling this route should be prepared for the transfer and plan accordingly for the journey, which takes approximately 1 day 11 hours in total. For specific schedules and bookings, you can visit the Amtrak website at https://www.amtrak.com/.

Will you be returning to Omaha by train?

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

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