There are 3 ways to get from Grand Lake to Louisiana by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Lake Charles to New Orleans Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2211
3h 50m$41–63Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lake Charles Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
6h 40m$76–153Drive 222.6 mi
- Drive from Grand Lake to New Orleanscar 222.6 mi
3h 54m$41–59
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Lake to Louisiana is to bus which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Lake to Louisiana is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Lake to Louisiana station. However, there are services departing from Lake Charles and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Lake station to Louisiana. However, there are services departing from Lake Charles Station and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Grand Lake and Louisiana is 227 miles. The road distance is 223.9 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Lake to Louisiana without a car is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Grand Lake to Louisiana, including transfers.
Grand Lake to Louisiana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Lake Charles station.
Grand Lake to Louisiana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lake Charles Station.
The best way to get from Grand Lake to Louisiana is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Grand Lake, LA, USA and Louisiana, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Lake Charles to New Orleans Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lake Charles Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 3 times a week. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 6h 11m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lake Charles Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lake Charles to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Lake to Louisiana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
Grand Lake to Louisiana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Lake to Louisiana is 224 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Grand Lake to Louisiana.
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