- Distance: 219.7 mi
- Duration: 4h 55m
The train between New Orleans and Lake Charles takes 4h 55m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week 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.
Trains run 3 times a week between New Orleans and Lake Charles. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Orleans is at 9:00 AM which arrives into Lake Charles at 1:55 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Orleans station and arriving at Lake Charles station. Services depart 3 times a week, and operate 3 times a week. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.
New Orleans to Lake Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
New Orleans to Lake Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, 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 354 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.
