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The average bus between New Orleans and Lake Charles takes 3h 26m and the fastest bus takes 3h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from New Orleans 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 and Lake Charles. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Orleans is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Lake Charles at 8:05 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Lake Charles station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 26m.
New Orleans to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
New Orleans to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lake Charles station.
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The distance between New Orleans and Lake Charles is 302.5 km. The road distance is 331 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charles twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
