There are 4 ways to get from Lake Charles to New Orleans by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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$38–55Fly
- Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane LCH - MSY
4h 57m$82–426
Lake Charles to New Orleans by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Charles to New Orleans is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Charles to New Orleans 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 New Orleans is 209 miles. The road distance is 206.6 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Charles to New Orleans 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 New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Lake Charles station.
Lake Charles to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lake Charles Station.
The best way to get from Lake Charles to New Orleans is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 6h 11m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $430 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Lake Charles, LA, USA and New Orleans, LA, 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.
- 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
- $70–410
- 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
- $95–490
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
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Lake Charles to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
Lake Charles to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Charles to New Orleans is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Lake Charles to New Orleans.
Book your Lake Charles to New Orleans train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Lake Charles to New Orleans bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 1164+ hotels available in New Orleans.