There are 3 ways to get from Louisiana to Grand Lake by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus FlixBus 2211 / ...
3h 59m$42–62Drive 223 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Orleans to Grand Lakecar 223 mi
3h 54m$41–59Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain Sunset Limited
5h 25m$78–153
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Louisiana to Grand Lake is to bus which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Louisiana to Grand Lake is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Louisiana station to Grand Lake. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Lake Charles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Louisiana to Grand Lake 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 5h 25m.
The distance between Louisiana and Grand Lake is 227 miles. The road distance is 224.3 miles.
The best way to get from Louisiana to Grand Lake without a car is to bus which takes 3h 59m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Louisiana to Grand Lake, including transfers.
Louisiana to Grand Lake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
Louisiana to Grand Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from Louisiana to Grand Lake is to bus which takes 3h 59m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Louisiana, USA and Grand Lake, LA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charles twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 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 $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Louisiana to Grand Lake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lake Charles station.
Louisiana to Grand Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lake Charles Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Louisiana to Grand Lake is 224 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Louisiana to Grand Lake.
There are 118+ hotels available in Grand Lake.