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Philadelphia to Metairie trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Philadelphia and Metairie takes 31h 47m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Philadelphia to Metairie. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

31h 47m
Duration
1,289 mi
Distance
$377
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Philadelphia to Metairie train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Philadelphia and Metairie. The earliest departure is at 3:38 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 3:38 PM which arrives into Metairie at 10:25 PM. All services require a transfer at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and take an average of 31h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia to Metairie? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,288.7 mi
  • Duration: 31h 47m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Metairie, LA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $310–750 and the journey takes 30h 34m.

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