There are 5 ways to get from New Orleans to McNeese State University by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus FlixBus 2211 / ...
3h 37m$44–67Drive 208.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Orleans to McNeese State Universitycar 208.1 mi
3h 32m$38–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain Sunset Limited
5h 2m$81–157Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane MSY - LCH
5h 23m$83–435Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain
- Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane GPT - LCH
5h 43m$122–515
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to McNeese State University is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to McNeese State University is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from New Orleans station to McNeese State University. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Lake Charles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from New Orleans to McNeese State University 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 2m.
The distance between New Orleans and McNeese State University is 212 miles. The road distance is 209.3 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans to McNeese State University without a car is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from New Orleans to McNeese State University, including transfers.
New Orleans to McNeese State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
New Orleans to McNeese State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from New Orleans to McNeese State University is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 5h 2m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $440 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and McNeese State University, LA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charles twice daily. Tickets cost $30–55 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
- 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
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- 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
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
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
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- 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
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
New Orleans to McNeese State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lake Charles station.
New Orleans to McNeese State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lake Charles Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to McNeese State University is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from New Orleans to McNeese State University.
There are 129+ hotels available in McNeese State University.






