The train between Lake Charles and New Orleans takes 6h 11m. The train runs, on average, 3 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.
Trains run 3 times a week between Lake Charles and New Orleans. The earliest departure is at 3:29 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Lake Charles is at 3:29 PM which arrives into New Orleans at 9:40 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lake Charles station and arriving at New Orleans station. Services depart 3 times a week, and operate 3 times a week. The journey takes approximately 6h 11m.
Lake Charles to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lake Charles Station.
Lake Charles to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
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The distance between Lake Charles and New Orleans is 302.5 km. The road distance is 354 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Lake Charles Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 3 times a week. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 6h 11m.