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How to get fromGulf Shores to Lake Charlesby taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Gulf Shores to Lake Charles by taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Gulf Shores to Mobiletaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Mobile to Lake Charlesbus bus Atlanta
    5h 56m
    $152–190

  2. Drive 370.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gulf Shores to Lake Charlescar car 370.8 mi
    6h 14m
    $68–98

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Gulf Shores to Mobile, ALtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Mobile, AL to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    10h 34m
    $228–392

  4. Taxi to Pensacola International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Gulf Shores to Pensacola-Airport-PNStaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane PNS - LCH
    5h 36m
    $180–462

  5. Taxi, bus via Mobile

    1. Take the taxi from Gulf Shores to Mobile Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus Greyhound US0799
    7h 13m
    $183–258

  6. Drive to Mobile Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Gulf Shores to Mobile-Airport-MOBcar car
    2. Fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane MOB - LCH
    5h 44m
    $87–388

Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 414.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Gulf Shores, AL, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Gulf Shores to Lake Charles. However, you can take the taxi to Mobile then take the bus to Lake Charles. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Mobile, AL, take the train to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminal, then take the train to Lake Charles Station.

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