Amtrak’s new route from New Orleans makes it easier to visit popular beaches in the Gulf Shores

Explore The Big Easy region and the bayou region with ease.

Amtrak recently announced a new service connecting Mobile, Alabama, and New Orleans With stops in Biloxi and Gulfport, Mississippi. Amtrak Mardi Gras Service, a new daily service that will operate twice a day.

Amtrak has said that it will publish the exact dates, prices, and timing of the launch in the coming weeks. The train company also revealed the route would be launched during the summer. The train will make stops in Bay Saint Louis, Biloxi, Gulfport, and Pascagoula—all in Mississippi.

Amtrak’s president Roger Harris, in a statement obtained from, said that the company aims to bring a festive Mardi Gras feel on every journey. He also wants to share the culture of Gulf Coast while connecting the network. Travel + Leisure.

New Orleans now offers rail travel in the Southern states a way to reach Chicago, Los Angeles, or New York. The best part is that the Mardi Gras twice daily service allows same-day travel. 

The new service allows travelers to visit destinations that are not on the radar. Mobile, Alabama’s stop is only 30 miles from Dauphin Island. “often-overlooked” destination. Dauphin Island, with its 14-mile shoreline of white sand and beaches, is also home to The Beach Club Resort. 

Pascagoula is also a stop for the Mardi Gras Service. This town, known as the Secret Coast, was recognized earlier by Travel + Leisure As the “South’s most underrated beach getaway.” The community has beaches and trails such as the Fontainebleau nature trail, which received over 400 positive reviews. AllTrails The bayou is close by and has a unique terrain. 

Amtrak also announced its next-generation rail service. The rail company intends to launch their new Airo train carsIn 2026, the new, with larger windows and more room for passengers.