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How to get fromBakersfield to Lake Charlesby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to Lake Charles by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane BFL - LCH
    8h 53m
    $165–641

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    41h 49m
    $344–639

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Lake Charles Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    42h 59m
    $589–1,254

  4. Drive 1,758.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Lake Charlescar car 1,758.7 mi
    28h 36m
    $321–464

  5. Fly to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane plane BFL - BPT
    2. Take the bus from Port Arthur to Lake Charlesbus bus
    9h 52m
    $223–718

  6. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane BFL - LFT
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    8h 36m
    $199–691

Bakersfield to Lake Charles by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration42h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$589Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,553.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Lake Charles via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd in around 41h 49m.

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