The average bus between Metairie and Lake Charles takes 4h 24m and the fastest bus takes 4h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Metairie to Lake Charles. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Metairie and Lake Charles. The earliest departure is at 1:38 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Metairie is at 3:53 PM which arrives into Lake Charles at 8:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Elk Pl. at Tulane Ave. and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Metairie to Lake Charles. However, there are services departing from Metairie station and arriving at Lake Charles station via Lake Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Metairie to Lake Charles bus services, operated by New Orleans RTA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
Metairie to Lake Charles bus services, operated by New Orleans RTA, arrive at Lake Charles station.
The distance between Metairie and Lake Charles is 294.7 km. The road distance is 340 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charles twice daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Jefferson Lines also services this route twice daily.
