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Louisiana to Lake Charles trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Louisiana and Lake Charles takes 4h 55m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Louisiana 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.

4h 55m
Duration
220 mi
Distance
$140
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Louisiana to Lake Charles train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Louisiana and Lake Charles. The service departs Louisiana at 9:00 AM in the morning, which arrives into Lake Charles at 13:55:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    train train 4h 55m • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    train train 4h 55m • Direct

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    train train 4h 55m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Louisiana to Lake Charles? 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 Louisiana to Lake Charles.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 219.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $120–190 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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