The train between Metairie and Lake Charles takes 5h 55m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Metairie 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.
Trains run 3 times a week between Metairie and Lake Charles. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metairie is at 8:00 AM which arrives into Lake Charles at 1:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Canal at N. Rampart and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Metairie to Lake Charles. However, there are services departing from Metairie station and arriving at Lake Charles station via Lake Charles Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
Metairie to Lake Charles train services, operated by New Orleans RTA, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Metairie to Lake Charles train services, operated by New Orleans RTA, arrive at Lake Charles Station.
The distance between Metairie and Lake Charles is 294.7 km. The road distance is 360 km.
Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
