| Departure: | Lake Charles, LA | 
| Arrival: | New Orleans, LA | 
| Fastest route: | 6h 11min | 
| Distance: | 349km | 
| Cheapest route: | $30 | 
| Transfers: | Between 0 and 1 | 
| Train companies: | Amtrak | 
One Passenger / One Trip
3:29pm
Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles
9:40pm
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans
6h 11min
Amtrak
Sunset Limited
$30
3:29pm
Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles
9:40pm
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans
6h 11min
+
$34
3:29pm
Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles
5:12pm
Lafayette, LA
Lafayette
1h 43min
Amtrak
Sunset Limited
$12
0h 3min layover
5:15pm
Lafayette, LA
Lafayette
9:40pm
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans
4h 25min
Amtrak
Sunset Limited
$22
          The Lake Charles - New Orleans route has approximately 2 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 6h 11min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since $30 tickets tend to run out quickly. 
 The distance between Lake Charles and New Orleans is around 349 kilometers and bus companies that can help you in your journey are: Amtrak.
          
        
The train journey may vary depending on the stops. The minimum duration is usually around 6h 11min to cover 349 kilometers.
According to our data, the cheapest ticket costs $30 and leaves Lake Charles. You will not have to do any transfers, the trip will go direct to New Orleans.
The last train leaves at 3:29pm from Lake Charles and arrives at 9:40pm at New Orleans. It will take 6h 11min, its price is $34 and the number of changes will be 1.
Yes, there are direct train routes, their duration is usually around 6h 11min and the price is $30.