Manhattan to Chattanooga by train
Chattanooga lies 1,181 km (734 mi) south-west of Manhattan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 15 h 58 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,440 km (895 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Manhattan | Chattanooga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.5 million | 181,099 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 208 m (682 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Harlem–125th Street station, Hudson Terminal, Marble Hill | Union Station |
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Common questions
How far is Chattanooga from Manhattan?
1,181 km (734 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Manhattan; by road roughly 1,440 km (895 mi).
How long does it take to get from Manhattan to Chattanooga by train?
About 15 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Manhattan and Chattanooga?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.