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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Lake Charles to New Orleans. Traveling by bus from Lake Charles to New Orleans usually takes around 4 hours and 30 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 189 mi (304 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 30m |
| Cheapest price | $38.99 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from Lake Charles to New Orleans?
Bus tickets for a trip from Lake Charles to New Orleans cost $41.35 on average. Tickets cheaper than $41.35 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Monthly avg. prices
What bus companies travel from Lake Charles to New Orleans?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Lake Charles to New Orleans. Greyhound is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 1 | 4h 31m | $45.18 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 1 bus trips from Lake Charles to New Orleans every day, with the average journey taking around 4 hours and 31 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to New Orleans usually start from $39.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 4 hours and 30 minutes to cover the 189 miles from Lake Charles to New Orleans. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Because many passengers travel from Lake Charles to New Orleans at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Friday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go.
There is usually only one bus per day from Lake Charles to New Orleans. It leaves the station in Lake Charles at 4:00pm each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
There is usually only one bus per day from Lake Charles to New Orleans. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct bus, meaning that you do not have to get on a different bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Lake Charles to New Orleans; ticket prices start at $32.00.
City Information
New Orleans
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New Orleans is the most populous city in the southern state of Louisiana and one of the most popular party destinations in the whole world. Known as The Big Easy, New Orleans is famous for its distinct French-Spanish architecture, Creole cuisine, and unique music. Around the globe, New Orleans is best known as the host city of Mardi Gras, a late-winter carnival known for flashy costumes and never-ending street parties. Because of that, NOLA is consistently among the preferred vacation destinations among spring breakers and post-grad travelers.
There’s a lot more to New Orleans than just partying, though. While you’re in town, connect with the artistic side of your personality with a visit to the famed New Orleans Museum of Art where you will find the South’s most impressive collection of French and American art. A visit to the Big Easy will not be complete without stopping by some of the city’s iconic cemeteries. Whether you take a guided tour or you explore on your own, you will learn a lot about the area’s history and urban legends.
New Orleans is one of the main economic and commercial centers of the U.S. Gulf Coast region, and as such it is easily accessible by all kinds of transportation. The airport is located not too far from the city center, while the city’s main bus and train station, the Union Passenger Terminal, is placed right in the heart of downtown New Orleans.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Lake Charles?
Main departure station: Lk Charles, LA
Most buses depart from the main station in Lake Charles.
All bus stations in Lake Charles:
Lk Charles, LA
Where does the bus arrive in New Orleans?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Union Term - 1001 Loyola Ave
Opened in 1954 to replace the five depots spread throughout the city, the Union Passenger Terminal connects all of New Orleans’ passenger rail into one iconic building. To this day, it remains the largest transportation hub in New Orleans and is a key link for travel throughout the Southern United States. Three of Amtrak’s long distance train lines end their service at Union Passenger Terminal: the City of New Orleans line from Chicago, the Crescent line from New York City, and the Sunset Limited line from Los Angeles to New Orleans. Buses operated by Greyhound and Jefferson Lines also serve this station, as well as public transit which connects to New Orleans’ famous streetcars. At the station, there are shops, a game room, and food for purchase, and the city’s must-visit French Quarter is just a mile away.
All bus stations in New Orleans:
Union Term - 1001 Loyola Ave
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New Orleans Canal St
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