Premium · No. Amtrak 19
Crescent train timings
Crescent timetable
3 stops · scheduled times| # | Station | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York Penn Station | — | 07:10 | 0 | |
| 2 | Washington Union Station | 09:55 | 10:20 | 25 min | 362 |
| 3 | New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal | 12:30 (+1d) | — | 2183 |
Published timetable, local time. “+1d” means the next day. Delays and platform changes are announced by Amtrak on the day.
Crescent: New York to New Orleans
Crescent (Amtrak 19) is a premium train run by Amtrak between New York Penn Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The full journey covers 2,183 km and takes 29h 20m, with 1 intermediate stop.
It leaves New York Penn Station at 07:10 and reaches New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal at 12:30 the next day. It runs every day. On the way it stops at Washington Union Station.
Amtrak Crescent (Train 19) runs from New York Penn Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal — 2,183 km in approximately 30 hours. It crosses the Appalachian Mountains, passes through Charlotte, Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Deep South, arriving at the jazz capital of the world. The Crescent has operated since 1971.
How to book Crescent tickets
Tickets are sold by Amtrak on amtrak.com and at staffed stations. Advance fares are usually cheaper than buying on the day.
Book on amtrak.comCrescent: common questions
- What time does Crescent leave New York?
- Crescent departs New York Penn Station at 07:10 and arrives at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal at 12:30 the next day. Times are the published timetable in local time.
- How long does Crescent take from New York to New Orleans?
- The scheduled journey time is 29h 20m for 2,183 km.
- Which stations does Crescent stop at?
- Crescent calls at New York Penn Station, Washington Union Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.
- Does Crescent run every day?
- Yes, Crescent runs daily.
- Where can I book Crescent tickets?
- On Amtrak's own site, amtrak.com. TrainsTracking does not sell tickets.