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).

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.

Bus New Orleans to Lake Charles from $41 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New Orleans to Lake Charles on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:55am	New Orleans Bus Station	3h 25m	9:20am	Lake Charles (City Point)	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	3h 30m	5:45pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	No tags
Bus	4:20pm	New Orleans Bus Station	3h 25m	7:45pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Lake Charles on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:55am	New Orleans Bus Station	3h 25m	9:20am	Lake Charles (City Point)	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	3h 30m	5:45pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	No tags
Bus	4:20pm	New Orleans Bus Station	3h 25m	7:45pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Lake Charles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Lake Charles. The journey takes about 3 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

3h 25mAverage Duration

303 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$51 - $73	Average Duration3h 25m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$49 - $98	Average Duration4h 55m	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and Lake Charles?

Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Stops in Lake Charles

A
Lake Charles Greyhound
1825 I-10, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
B
Waffle House Lake Charles
804 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA

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FlixBus

3.5/511,411 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11411 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $51

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from New Orleans to Lake Charles by bus

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).
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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-21

$60

11-22

$100

Today

No data

11-24

$58

11-25

$58

11-26

$66

11-27

No data

11-28

No data

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Lake Charles was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $58

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 $58 to $100 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 $58 which is on 2025-11-24.