There are 3 ways to get from Lake Charles 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 20m$30–60Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lake Charles Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
6h 11m$70–150Drive 205.4 mi
- Drive from Lake Charles to New Orleanscar 205.4 mi
3h 28m$38–55
Lake Charles to Louisiana by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Charles to Louisiana is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Charles to Louisiana is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $30 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lake Charles and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lake Charles Station station and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Lake Charles and Louisiana is 209 miles. The road distance is 206.6 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Charles to Louisiana without a car is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $30 - $60.
The bus from Lake Charles to New Orleans Bus Station takes 3h 20m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Lake Charles to Louisiana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Lake Charles station.
Lake Charles to Louisiana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lake Charles Station.
The best way to get from Lake Charles to Louisiana is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between Lake Charles, LA, USA and Louisiana, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Lake Charles to New Orleans Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $30–60 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 $70–150 and the journey takes 6h 11m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.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 Louisiana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
Lake Charles to Louisiana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Charles to Louisiana is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Lake Charles to Louisiana.
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