LA → LA · about 188 miles
New Orleans to Lake Charles bus & train schedule
Amtrak and FlixBus run 20 direct buses and trains a week from New Orleans to Lake Charles. The fastest takes 3 hours 25 minutes; the first departure leaves at 5:55 AM and the last at 4:40 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 20
- Fastest trip
- 3h 25m
- First departure
- 5:55 AM
- Last departure
- 4:40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:55 AM | 9:20 AM | 3h 25m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charles (City Point) | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 9:00 AM | 1:55 PM | 4h 55m | Mon, Wed, Sat | New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:40 PM | 6:10 PM | 3h 30m | Daily except Tue | New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charles (City Point) | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 4:40 PM | 8:05 PM | 3h 25m | Daily except Sat | New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charles (City Point) | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in New Orleans Where you get off in Lake Charles The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in New Orleans
- New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal Map of New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (Google Maps)
Where buses and trains stop in Lake Charles
Return trip: Lake Charles to New Orleans
Questions
How long is the bus or train from New Orleans to Lake Charles?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 3 hours 25 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 30 minutes.
What time is the first departure from New Orleans to Lake Charles?
The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun) and the last at 4:40 PM (Daily except Sat).
Which bus and rail companies go from New Orleans to Lake Charles?
Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in New Orleans?
Buses and trains to Lake Charles leave from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.