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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Lake Charlesby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Albuquerque to Lake Charles by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane ABQ - LCH
    5h 43m
    $111–514

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus bus
    22h 2m
    $186–381

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Lake Charles Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    2d 9h
    $844–1,789

  4. Drive 952.3 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Lake Charlescar car 952.3 mi
    17h 24m
    $174–251

  5. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane SAF - LCH
    7h 3m
    $172–508

  6. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane plane ABQ - BPT
    2. Take the bus from Port Arthur to Lake Charlesbus bus
    7h 41m
    $169–581

  7. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane ABQ - LFT
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    8h 18m
    $135–614

  8. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane ABQ - HOU
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    7h 31m
    $232–973

  9. Bus via Albuquerque, NM

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque, NM to El Paso, TXbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus bus
    22h 51m
    $190–368

  10. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    23h 20m
    $213–379

Albuquerque to Lake Charles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$844Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 862.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Lake Charles via El Paso Bus Station, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, N Main St @ Airline Dr, Pierce St @ Milam St, and Downtown Houston in around 22h 2m.

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