There are 4 ways to get from Lake Charles to Metairie by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Lake Charles to New Orleans Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2211
4h 17m$38–59Drive 199.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lake Charles to Metairiecar 199.7 mi
3h 22m$37–53Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lake Charles Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
7h 16m$76–147Fly
- Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane LCH - MSY
4h 39m$82–415
Lake Charles to Metairie by bus and tram (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Charles to Metairie is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Charles to Metairie is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Charles to Metairie. However, there are services departing from Lake Charles and arriving at S.Carrollton at S. Claiborne via Elk Pl. at Tulane Ave.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Charles station to Metairie. However, there are services departing from Lake Charles Station and arriving at Cemeteries Transit Center via UPT Streetcar Bay 1 and Canal at N. Rampart. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Lake Charles and Metairie is 213 miles. The road distance is 200.9 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Charles to Metairie without a car is to bus which takes 4h 17m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Lake Charles to Metairie, including transfers.
Lake Charles to Metairie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Lake Charles station.
Lake Charles to Metairie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lake Charles Station.
The best way to get from Lake Charles to Metairie is to bus which takes 4h 17m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 7h 16m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $420 and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Lake Charles, LA, USA and Metairie, LA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Lake Charles to New Orleans Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $30–55 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.
- 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
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
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Charles to Metairie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
Lake Charles to Metairie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Charles to Metairie is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Lake Charles to Metairie.
There are 1066+ hotels available in Metairie.