There are 5 ways to get from Hattiesburg to Lake Charles by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Hattiesburg to Lake Charlesbus FlixBus N2211
5h 37m$63–101Drive 280.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hattiesburg to Lake Charlescar 280.4 mi
5h 5m$52–74Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Hattiesburg Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain Sunset Limited
9h 14m$107–227Fly
- Fly from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane PIB - LCH
7h 7m$103–400Train, bus
- Take the train from Hattiesburg Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus FlixBus 2211 / ...
7h 49m$67–132
Hattiesburg to Lake Charles by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hattiesburg to Lake Charles is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Hattiesburg to Lake Charles is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Hattiesburg to Lake Charles. However, there are services departing from Hattiesburg and arriving at Lake Charles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Hattiesburg station to Lake Charles station. However, there are services departing from Hattiesburg Station and arriving at Lake Charles Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
The distance between Hattiesburg and Lake Charles is 327 miles. The road distance is 282 miles.
The best way to get from Hattiesburg to Lake Charles without a car is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Hattiesburg to Lake Charles, including transfers.
Hattiesburg to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Hattiesburg station.
Hattiesburg to Lake Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Hattiesburg Station.
The best way to get from Hattiesburg to Lake Charles is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $230 and takes 9h 14m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $400 and takes 7h 7m.
What companies run services between Hattiesburg, MS, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Hattiesburg to Lake Charles once daily. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hattiesburg Station to Lake Charles Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 9h 14m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Hattiesburg Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Hattiesburg Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Hattiesburg to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Hattiesburg to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lake Charles station.
Hattiesburg to Lake Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hattiesburg to Lake Charles is 282 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Hattiesburg to Lake Charles.
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