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

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

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  1. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane ELP - LCH
    7h 10m
    $148–605

  2. Bus via Houston

    1. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus bus FlixBus N2211
    16h 57m
    $192–215

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from El Paso Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    22h 44m
    $500–850

  4. Drive  879 mi

    1. Drive from El Paso to Lake Charlescar car 879 mi
    13h 31m
    $151–217

  5. Fly to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane plane ELP - BPT
    2. Take the bus from Port Arthur to Lake Charlesbus bus
    9h 10m
    $206–732

  6. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane ELP - LFT
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    9h 35m
    $198–720

  7. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport, bus

    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane ELP - HOU
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    8h 47m
    $184–664

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1001
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus Houston
    18h 15m
    $189–275

El Paso to Lake Charles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration22h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$500Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 821.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Lake Charles via Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, N Main St @ Airline Dr, Pierce St @ Milam St, and Downtown Houston in around 16h 57m.

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