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How to get fromDallas to Lake Charlesby plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Dallas to Lake Charles by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane DFW - LCH
    3h 52m
    $59–326

  2. Drive 307.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dallas to Lake Charlescar car 307.8 mi
    6h 34m
    $57–82

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus bus Dallas
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus bus FlixBus N2211
    7h 26m
    $81–149

  4. Fly to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane plane DFW - BPT
    2. Take the bus from Port Arthur to Lake Charlesbus bus
    5h 50m
    $117–403

  5. Bus via Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus 2240 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus bus FlixBus N2211
    7h 45m
    $59–100

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus bus Dallas
    2. Take the train from Houston to Lake Charles Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    8h 31m
    $105–205

  7. Bus, train via Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus 2240 / ...
    2. Take the train from Houston to Lake Charles Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    8h 56m
    $83–156

  8. Bus via Dallas Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus Houston
    9h 29m
    $88–148

Dallas to Lake Charles by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration7h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 325.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St to Lake Charles via Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St and Downtown Houston in around 7h 26m.

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