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

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There are 6 ways to get from Hempstead to Lake Charles by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Prairie View to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1100
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus Houston
    4h 39m
    $79–111

  2. Drive 185.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hempstead to Lake Charlescar car 185.9 mi
    3h 31m
    $34–49

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Prairie View to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1100
    2. Take the train from Houston to Lake Charles Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    6h 10m
    $77–139

  4. Taxi to College Station, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Hempstead to College Station (CLL)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from College Station (CLL) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane CLL - LCH
    5h 53m
    $224–539

  5. Bus via Houston

    1. Take the bus from Prairie View to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1100
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus bus FlixBus N2211
    5h 11m
    $55–84

  6. Bus, line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Prairie View to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus bus
    3. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane IAH - LCH
    4h 49m
    $79–351

College Station (CLL) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 212.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a vehicle from Hempstead to Lake Charles via Prairie View, Houston Bus Station, and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd in around 4h 39m.

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