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New Orleans, LA to Lake Charles, LA Train

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04/27/2025
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New Orleans, LA to Lake Charles, LA by train

The journey from New Orleans, LA to Lake Charles, LA by train is 188.14 mi and takes 4 hr 55 min. There are 1 connections per day, with the first departure at 2:00 AM and the last at 9:00 AM. It is possible to travel from New Orleans, LA to Lake Charles, LA by train for as little as $27.22 or as much as $37.07. The best price for this journey is $27.22.

Lowest Price $27.22
Journey Duration 4 hr 55 min
Connection per Day 1
Lowest Price $27.22
Highest Price $37.07
First Departure 2:00 AM
Last Departure 9:00 AM
Distance 188.14 mi
Departure New Orleans, LA
Arrival Lake Charles, LA
Carriers Amtrak

Best time to book cheap train tickets from New Orleans, LA to Lake Charles, LA

The cheapest New Orleans, LA - Lake Charles, LA train tickets can be found for as low as $89.90 if you’re lucky, or $162.26 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $232.31.

Find the best day to travel to Lake Charles, LA by train

When travelling to Lake Charles, LA by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board Amtrak from New Orleans, LA to Lake Charles, LA
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New Orleans, LA to Lake Charles, LA CO2 Emissions by Train

Ecology
Train
21.2kg
Bus
22.71kg
Flight
60.56kg
Car
48.45kg
What are the CO2 emissions from New Orleans, LA to Lake Charles, LA by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between New Orleans, LA and Lake Charles, LA are 21.2kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between New Orleans, LA and Lake Charles, LA? By taking the train between New Orleans, LA and Lake Charles, LA you will save 39.36kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 1.51kg compared to a bus and 27.25kg compared to a car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a train ticket from New Orleans, LA to Lake Charles, LA?
A train ticket from New Orleans, LA to Lake Charles, LA is $32.57. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $27.22.
What's the cheapest train ticket from New Orleans, LA to Lake Charles, LA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from New Orleans, LA to Lake Charles, LA is $27.22. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between New Orleans, LA and Lake Charles, LA by train?
New Orleans, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 188.14 mi.
How long does the train between New Orleans, LA and Lake Charles, LA take?
New Orleans, LA to Lake Charles, LA is on average 4 hr 55 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 4 hr 55 min.
How many train connections per day go from New Orleans, LA to Lake Charles, LA?
New Orleans, LA to Lake Charles, LA has 1 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from New Orleans, LA to Lake Charles, LA leave?
The earliest train from New Orleans, LA to Lake Charles, LA departs at 2:00 AM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last train from New Orleans, LA to Lake Charles, LA depart?
The latest train from New Orleans, LA to Lake Charles, LA departs at 9:00 AM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from New Orleans, LA to Lake Charles, LA in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest train ticket we have found is $27.22 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from New Orleans, LA to Lake Charles, LA?
There are on average 1 direct connection(s) from New Orleans, LA to go to Lake Charles, LA.
What's the fastest journey time between New Orleans, LA to Lake Charles, LA by train?
The fastest journey time by train between New Orleans, LA and Lake Charles, LA is 4 hr 55 min.
Is there a direct train from New Orleans, LA to Lake Charles, LA?
Yes, there is a direct train between New Orleans, LA and Lake Charles, LA.
What are the CO2 emissions for New Orleans, LA to Lake Charles, LA by train?
The train journey from New Orleans, LA to Lake Charles, LA creates 21.2kg of CO2 emissions.