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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: September 3 at
    Destination city: Lake Charles
    Destination location: Lake Charles, LA
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: September 3 at
    Destination city: Lake Charles
    Destination location: Lake Charles, LA
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: September 3 at
    Destination city: Lake Charles
    Destination location: Lake Charles, LA
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Lake Charles

Bus
Average PriceUS$37 - US$51Average Duration3h 35m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$40 - US$186Average Duration4h 55m
28kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from New Orleans to Lake Charles

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Lake Charles. The journey takes about 3 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
3h 35mAverage Duration
US$37Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New Orleans to Lake Charles: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$41
Average Bus Trip Duration3h 35m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure7:40am
Distance300 km
Latest bus departure4:45pm

New Orleans to Lake Charles Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip New Orleans - Lake Charles

  1. What is the travel distance from New Orleans to Lake Charles?

    The distance between New Orleans and Lake Charles is around 305 km (189 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from New Orleans to Lake Charles?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Union Passenger Terminal, in New Orleans, and end it at Lake Charles Greyhound, in Lake Charles.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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US$41
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US$43
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US$47
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US$34
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New Orleans to Lake Charles was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of US$34

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New Orleans to Lake Charles, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$34 to US$47 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Lake Charles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$34 which is on 2025-09-03.

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What's the cheapest way to go from New Orleans to Lake Charles?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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