There are 4 ways to get from New Orleans to Lake Charles by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus FlixBus 2211 / ...
3h 30m$30–60Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain Sunset Limited
4h 55m$70–150Drive 205.6 mi
- Drive from New Orleans to Lake Charlescar 205.6 mi
3h 28m$38–55Fly
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane MSY - LCH
5h 26m$83–435
New Orleans to Lake Charles by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Lake Charles is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to Lake Charles is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $35 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New Orleans Bus Station station and arriving at Lake Charles. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Lake Charles Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between New Orleans and Lake Charles is 208 miles. The road distance is 206.8 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Lake Charles without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $30 - $60.
The bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charles takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs twice daily.
New Orleans to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
New Orleans to Lake Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Lake Charles is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 4h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $440 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charles twice daily. Tickets cost $30–60 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 $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- 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 New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
New Orleans to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lake Charles station.
New Orleans to Lake Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lake Charles Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to Lake Charles is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from New Orleans to Lake Charles.
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