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Lake Charles to Metairie trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Lake Charles and Metairie takes 6h 56m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Lake Charles to Metairie. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 56m
Duration
224 mi
Distance
$147
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Lake Charles to Metairie train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Lake Charles and Metairie. The service departs Lake Charles at 3:29 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Metairie at 22:25:00. All services require a transfer at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and take an average of 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    AmtrakNew Orleans RTANew Orleans RTA6h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    AmtrakNew Orleans RTANew Orleans RTA6h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakNew Orleans RTANew Orleans RTA6h 56m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lake Charles to Metairie? 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 Metairie.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 223.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Lake Charles Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 3 times a week. Tickets cost $120–190 and the journey takes 6h 11m.

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