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Trip Overview

The bus between Lake Charles and New Orleans takes 3h 20m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Lake Charles to New Orleans. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 20m
Duration
207 mi
Distance
$40
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Lake Charles to New Orleans bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Lake Charles and New Orleans. The service departs Lake Charles at 8:25 PM in the evening, which arrives into New Orleans at 23:45:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 20m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 20m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 20m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 20m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 20m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lake Charles to New Orleans? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Lake Charles to New Orleans.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 207.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Lake Charles, LA, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Lake Charles to New Orleans Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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