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

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There are 7 ways to get from Harlingen to Lake Charles by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Rio Grande Valley International Airport

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    1. Fly from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane HRL - LCH
    5h 3m
    $68–365

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to Houston - Harrisburg Blvdbus bus Brownsville
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus Houston
    9h 40m
    $100–151

  3. Drive  471.8 mi

    1. Drive from Harlingen to Lake Charlescar car 471.8 mi
    8h 54m
    $87–125

  4. Bus to Mcallen Miller International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane MFE - LCH
    5h 9m
    $111–420

  5. Bus to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to Brownsvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane BRO - LCH
    6h 15m
    $107–414

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to Houston - Telephone Rdbus bus Brownsville
    2. Take the train from Houston to Lake Charles Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    11h 19m
    $112–229

  7. Bus via Corpus Christi

    1. Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to Corpus Christi Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Corpus Christi Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    12h 35m
    $81–137

Harlingen to Lake Charles by bus, tram, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration11h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 394.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harlingen Bus Station to Lake Charles via Houston - Harrisburg Blvd in around 9h 40m.

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