Find coaches from New Orleans to Lake Charles

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Next departures from New Orleans to Lake Charles on 11 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
New Orleans Bus Station
Lake Charles (City Point)CheapestFastest
FlixBus
New Orleans Bus Station
Lake Charles (City Point)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New Orleans to Lake Charles

Bus
Average priceUS$36 - US$52Average duration3h 25m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$40 - US$101Average 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 25 minutes and with fares starting at just US$36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
3h 25mAverage duration
US$36Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New Orleans to Lake Charles: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$37
Average bus trip duration3h 25m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure05:55
Distance188 miles
Latest bus departure16:20

New Orleans to Lake Charles Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip New Orleans - Lake Charles

  1. How far is Lake Charles from New Orleans by coach?

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

  2. Is there a way to reach Lake Charles from New Orleans without a car?

    The best way to go from New Orleans to Lake Charles without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08/10
US$31
09/10
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11/10
US$32
12/10
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15/10
US$32
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New Orleans to Lake Charles was searched and found on 8 Oct 2025 with a price of US$31

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$31 to US$34 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$32, which is on 2025-10-11.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between New Orleans and Lake Charles!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from New Orleans to Lake Charles.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from New Orleans to Lake Charles will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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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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