All Aboard the Mardi Gras Line- Mobile to New Orlean rail line with Amtrak.

Traveling the Gulf Coast meant tackling the white-knuckle traffic of the I-10, but the travel game has officially changed. With the launch of Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Service!

You can now skip the highway headache and glide seamlessly between Mobile, Alabama and New Orleans, Louisiana. 

Clocking in at roughly 3 hours and 43 minutes, this 145-mile coastal rail line is more than just a transit link—it’s a front-row seat to the best of the Gulf South. Offering twice-daily round trips, spacious seating (no middle seats!), free Wi-Fi, and a café car stocked with local treats like muffulettas and Zapp's potato chips, it is the absolute perfect weekend escape. 

Whether you’re planning a romantic escape, a wild weekend with friends, or a stress-free family adventure, here is how to craft your perfect getaway on the Mardi Gras line.

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