The train between Downtown Houston and Lake Charles takes 3h 19m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Downtown Houston to Lake Charles. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a week between Downtown Houston and Lake Charles. The earliest departure is at 12:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Downtown Houston is at 12:10 PM which arrives into Lake Charles at 3:29 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Downtown Houston station and arriving at Lake Charles station. Services depart 3 times a week, and operate 3 times a week. The journey takes approximately 3h 19m.
Downtown Houston to Lake Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
Downtown Houston to Lake Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lake Charles Station.
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The distance between Downtown Houston and Lake Charles is 214.1 km. The road distance is 231 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Houston to Lake Charles Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 3h 19m.