There are 4 ways to get from Kenner to Lake Charles by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus FlixBus 2211 / ...
4h 55m$32–60Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain Sunset Limited
6h 20m$72–155Drive 195.1 mi
- Drive from Kenner to Lake Charlescar 195.1 mi
3h 16m$36–52Fly
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane MSY - LCH
3h 43m$80–412
Kenner to Lake Charles by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kenner to Lake Charles is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kenner to Lake Charles is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Kenner to Lake Charles. However, there are services departing from New Orleans International Airport and arriving at Lake Charles via New Orleans Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Kenner to Lake Charles station. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Lake Charles Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Kenner and Lake Charles is 223 miles. The road distance is 196.2 miles.
The best way to get from Kenner to Lake Charles without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Kenner to Lake Charles, including transfers.
Kenner to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
Kenner to Lake Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from Kenner to Lake Charles is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 6h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $420 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Kenner, LA, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charles twice daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kenner to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lake Charles station.
Kenner to Lake Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lake Charles Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kenner to Lake Charles is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Kenner to Lake Charles.
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