New Orleans to Lake Charles bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 5 daily bus departures available, including 1 night bus. The earliest bus departs from New Orleans at 23:45h, arriving at Lake Charles at 03:30h the following day. While the latest bus departs at 23:45h, arriving at 03:30h the following day.
Departure station and country
New Orleans, USA (United States)
Arrival station and country
Lake Charles, USA (United States)
Travel Distance
205 mi
Average Trip Duration
03h 45min
Total Departures
5
Popular Operators
FlixBus
Lowest Price
$34
Transportation Options
Coach
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Traveling by coach from New Orleans to Lake Charles
The shortest travel distance between New Orleans and Lake Charles is 205 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 23:45 has a travel time of 03:45h.
The longest travel time on the route is 03:45h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Lake Charles earlier, there
the same day.
Bus companies operating the New Orleans to Lake Charles route
FlixBus is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 1267 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.
Over 1267 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from New Orleans to Lake Charles. The average rating is 0. You can read the reviews below.
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