In August 2025, the Gulf Coast made national headlines with the return of passenger rail service. Amtrak Mardi Gras Service now runs twice daily between New Orleans, La, and Mobile, Ala.Fares are relatively inexpensive, remarkably affordable; adult tickets start at $15. Onboard amenities include Wi-...| It's a Southern Thing
If you’ve ever wished you could roll out of New Orleans in the morning, sip your coffee, watch the Gulf Coast glide by your window, and spend the day hopping from beach town to beach town—then be back in the Big Easy by bedtime—the new Amtrak Mardi Gras Line just made your dream trip a reality. Amtrak is officially connecting New Orleans to Mobile with twice-daily trains—and along the way, you’ll make four unforgettable stops in Coastal Mississippi: Pascagoula, Biloxi, Gulfport and ...| It's a Southern Thing
