LA → LA · about 188 miles
Lake Charles to New Orleans bus & train schedule
Amtrak and FlixBus run 20 direct buses and trains a week from Lake Charles to New Orleans. The fastest takes 3 hours 20 minutes; the first departure leaves at 10:20 AM and the last at 8:25 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 20
- Fastest trip
- 3h 20m
- First departure
- 10:20 AM
- Last departure
- 8:25 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:20 AM | 1:40 PM | 3h 20m | Daily except Tue | Lake Charles (City Point) to New Orleans Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 11:50 AM | 3:20 PM | 3h 30m | Daily except Sat | Lake Charles (City Point) to New Orleans Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 3:29 PM | 9:40 PM | 6h 11m | Mon, Thu, Sat | Lake Charles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:25 PM | 11:45 PM | 3h 20m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Lake Charles (City Point) to New Orleans Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in Lake Charles Where you get off in New Orleans The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Lake Charles
Where buses and trains stop in New Orleans
- New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal Map of New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (Google Maps)
Return trip: New Orleans to Lake Charles
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Lake Charles to New Orleans?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 3 hours 20 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 30 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Lake Charles to New Orleans?
The earliest departure is at 10:20 AM (Daily except Tue) and the last at 8:25 PM (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun).
Which bus and rail companies go from Lake Charles to New Orleans?
Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Lake Charles?
Buses and trains to New Orleans leave from Lake Charles Amtrak station and Lake Charles (City Point).