How much does a train ticket from Lake Charles to Lafayette cost?

The average train ticket price from Lake Charles to Lafayette is $22. The best way to find train tickets from Lake Charles to Lafayette is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Lake Charles to Lafayette?

A train trip between Lake Charles and Lafayette is around 1h 43m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 43m. This is the time it takes to travel the 72 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Lake Charles and Lafayette?

The number of trains from Lake Charles to Lafayette can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Lake Charles to Lafayette by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Lake Charles to Lafayette?

When taking the train from Lake Charles to Lafayette, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Train Lake Charles to Lafayette from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Lake Charles to Lafayette on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	3:29pm	Lake Charles, LA	1h 43m	5:12pm	Lafayette, LA	CheapestFastest
	Train	3:29pm	Lake Charles, LA	1h 43m	5:12pm	Lafayette, LA	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:52 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Lake Charles to Lafayette

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Lafayette. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1hAverage Duration

70 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $36	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $27	Average Duration1h 43m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5593 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $19

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lake Charles to Lafayette, LA by train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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The cheapest trip from Lake Charles to Lafayette, LA was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $266 for a train ticket from Lake Charles to Lafayette, LA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-21.

What's the cheapest way to go from Lake Charles to Lafayette, LA?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1h	Avg Price$27	Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1h 43m	Avg Price$22	Daily Departures1

The best way to travel between Lake Charles and Lafayette, LA is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $22 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $19. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Lafayette, LA, choose the train, as it will take you from Lake Charles to Lafayette, LA in about 1h - that's the fastest way to get there!