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How to get fromDowntown Houston to Lake Charlesby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Downtown Houston to Lake Charles by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus bus FlixBus N2211
    2h 25m
    $23–40

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to Lake Charles Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    3h 19m
    $45–95

  3. Drive 144.9 mi

    1. Drive from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlescar car 144.9 mi
    2h 27m
    $27–39

  4. Line 500 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from San Jacinto St @ Rusk St to Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Directbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane IAH - LCH
    3h 3m
    $49–307

  5. Bus via Houston - Harrisburg Blvd

    1. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus Houston
    3h 46m
    $51–71

  6. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane HOU - LCH
    5h 58m
    $107–564

Downtown Houston to Lake Charles by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration2h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 144.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charles 5 times a week. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Houston to Lake Charles Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 3h 19m.

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