There are 5 ways to get from Lake Charles to Laplace by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Baton Rouge
best- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0799
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Reservebus Greyhound US1172s
5h 18m$46–75Drive 179.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lake Charles to Laplacecar 179.5 mi
3h$33–48Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lake Charles Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
7h 33m$119–210Fly
- Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane LCH - MSY
4h 9m$126–468Bus
- Take the bus from Lake Charles to New Orleans Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2211
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Reservebus Greyhound US1172s
5h 28m$57–89
Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Charles to Laplace is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Lake Charles to Laplace is to drive which takes 3h and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Charles to Laplace. However, there are services departing from Lake Charles and arriving at Reserve via Baton Rouge Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Charles station to Laplace. However, there are services departing from Lake Charles Station and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
The distance between Lake Charles and Laplace is 190 miles. The road distance is 180.6 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Charles to Laplace without a car is to bus via Baton Rouge which takes 5h 18m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Lake Charles to Laplace, including transfers.
Lake Charles to Laplace bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Lake Charles station.
Lake Charles to Laplace train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lake Charles Station.
The best way to get from Lake Charles to Laplace is to bus via Baton Rouge which takes 5h 18m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 7h 33m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $470 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Lake Charles, LA, USA and Laplace, LA, USA?
You can take a bus from Lake Charles to Laplace via Baton Rouge Bus Station and Reserve in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lake Charles Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 3 times a week. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 6h 11m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lake Charles Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lake Charles to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Reserve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Reserve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lake Charles to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Reserve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Reserve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Lake Charles to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Lake Charles to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Charles to Laplace bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Baton Rouge Bus Station.
Lake Charles to Laplace train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Charles to Laplace is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Lake Charles to Laplace.
There are 45+ hotels available in Laplace.








