Amtrak returns to Mississippi Gulf Coast after nearly 20 years

Date:2025-08-20 01:10:52 Category:US Views:1 Comment:0

GULFPORT, Miss. (WJTV) – After nearly 20 years, Amtrak returned to the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

The new twice-daily Amtrak intercity train service returned on August 18, 2025. It will operate between Mobile, Alabama, and New Orleans. The new state-sponsored Amtrak Mardi Gras Service will offer convenient morning and evening departures from both cities.

Amtrak tickets now available for Mississippi Gulf Coast route

According to the company, adult coach fares end-to-end start at $15 each way, less for shorter distances. There are everyday discounts for children ages 2-12, students, seniors, veterans, military personnel and families, small groups, large groups, and others.

Amtrak officials said the trains will offer Coach and Business Class in addition to Café service with a menu featuring locally sourced items. Guests will be able to enjoy wide reclining seats with ample legroom, no middle seats, free Wi-Fi, and generous carry-on baggage allowances. With space reserved in advance, golf bags will be accepted and pets will be welcomed in carriers and within appropriate weights.

Amtrak Mardi Gras Service guests have same-day connections in both directions daily to the renowned Amtrak City of New Orleans trains between New Orleans and Chicago via Jackson, Miss., and Memphis, and next-day connections in New Orleans to famous Amtrak Crescent trains to and from New York via Atlanta, and legendary Amtrak Sunset Limited trains to and from Los Angeles via Tucson, San Antonio and Houston.

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