Amtrak Great Expeditions Special Information and Schedule
"More comfortable than driving and less stressful than airports".
The Trains servicing New Orleans are the Crescent, City of New Orleans and the Sunset Limited.  Each of these trains offer you the comfort of large reclinable seats with tray backs and individual reading lights. You will have your own reserved seats awaiting you upon boarding.  A restaurant car and Lounge car are on each train with your favorite beverages in the lounge car to begin the party.
All ticketing will be sent to you in advance. No hassles at the station.

The following cities are those included in the package.  Please note that the train can be boarded from the secondary cities listed. For pricing information please contact Great Expeditions Travel.
Boarding Cities:
Atlanta, GA - Crescent
Birmingham, AL- Crescent
Houston, TX- Sunset Ltd.
Memphis, TN- City of NO
Secondary Boarding Cities:
Charlotte, NC - Crescent
Greenville, SC- Crescent
Jackson, MS- City of NO
Train Departure and Arrival Schedules
Selected Cities

City
Atlanta, GA
Birmingham, AL
Houston, TX*
Memphis, TN
Departure Time
  8:38 AM
12:02 PM
  6:15 AM
  6:50 AM

New Orleans Arrival
7:33  PM
7:33  PM
4:00  PM
3:22  PM
New Orleans Departure
  7:10  AM
  7:10  AM
11:55  AM-Mon,Wed, Fri
1:45  PM
City
Birmingham, AL
Atlanta, GA
Houston, TX*
Memphis, TN
Arrival Time
  2:36 PM 
  7:53 PM
  9:13 PM
10:00 PM

Great Expeditions Travel
65 Westover Drive
Asheville, NC 28801
828-255-0249
1-888-887-3270
email

Great Expeditions Travel is your Amtrak Travel Specialist
and can assist you with other rail travel.
* Departure from Houston to New Orleans only  Tu, Fri and Sun
* Departure to Houston- The Sunset Ltd. only makes runs   from New Orleans on Mon, Wed, and Fri
Sample Fares.. * Fares below are discounted 2009 fares - Subject to change
Reserved Seats.  Each way upgrades to Roomettes and Bedrooms are also available on selected trains. Ask about how to upgrade.
From Cities below to New Orleans.. Round Trip.. One Ways are also available.
A great way to complement one-way air fares.
Departure City          Round Trip
Atlanta, GA $116
Birmingham, AL  $70
Charlotte, NC      $218
Houston, TX                $94
Memphis, TN              $100

Ask about fares from other cities.