Starting August 18, 2025, you can ride Amtrak’s newest route: the Mardi Gras. Trains will travel between New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama with stops in Mississippi along the way. Onboard amenities include Wi-Fi, a cafe and choice of coach or business class seating.

The new Mobile Amtrak Station is at 101 South Water Street (next to I-10 and the Mobile Convention Center). No parking at the station according to the Amtrak website, but there are city parking garages in walking distance (or take a taxi or rideshare to the station). Additionally, be sure to buy your tickets on the Amtrak app or online before your trip as it is an unstaffed station.

Schedule Highlights

• Morning and early evening train departures, which makes day trips doable.
• Travel time between Mobile and Biloxi is about 1.5 hours.
• Travel time between Biloxi and New Orleans is about 2.5 hours.
• Travel time between New Orleans and Mobile is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Stations

• Mobile, AL (MOE)
• Pascagoula, MS (PAG)
• Biloxi, MS (BIX)
• Gulfport, MS (GUF)
• Bay Saint Louis, MS (BAS)
• New Orleans, LA – Union Passenger Terminal (NOL)