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

The distance covered from Lake Charles to New Orleans is 305 km (189 miles).

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

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

Bus Lake Charles to New Orleans from $43 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lake Charles to New Orleans on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:50am	Lake Charles (City Point)	3h 30m	3:20pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:10am	Lake Charles (City Point)	3h 20m	1:30pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	7:45pm	Lake Charles (City Point)	3h 20m	11:05pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 6:27 PM CST.

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

3h 20mAverage Duration

303 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$52 - $101	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$58 - $82	Average Duration6h 11m	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e

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

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

Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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FlixBus

3.5/511,391 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11391 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 $52

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

What is the travel distance from Lake Charles to New Orleans?
The distance covered from Lake Charles to New Orleans is 305 km (189 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Lake Charles to New Orleans?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Lake Charles Greyhound, in Lake Charles, and end it at Union Passenger Terminal, in New Orleans.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-19

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11-20

$43

Today

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11-22

$56

11-23

$60

11-24

$57

11-25

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11-26

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The cheapest trip from Lake Charles to New Orleans was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $43

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

You can expect to pay from $43 to $63 for a bus ticket from Lake Charles to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $56 which is on 2025-11-22.