The average bus between New Orleans Airport (MSY) and Lake Charles takes 6h 27m and the fastest bus takes 4h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from New Orleans Airport (MSY) 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 New Orleans Airport (MSY) and Lake Charles. The earliest departure is at 1:38 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from New Orleans Airport (MSY) is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Lake Charles at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Tulane @ Loyola and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 32m • 2 changes


4h 27m • 2 changes
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12h • 2 changes


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12h 34m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Lake Charles. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Airport (MSY) station and arriving at Lake Charles station via Lake Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Lake Charles bus services, operated by JP Transit, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Lake Charles bus services, operated by JP Transit, arrive at Lake Charles station.
The distance between New Orleans Airport (MSY) and Lake Charles is 284.8 km. The road distance is 354 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.