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How to get fromHouma to Lake Charlesby train (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Houma to Lake Charles by train (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Schriever Amtrak to Lake Charles Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    3h 47m
    $90–157

  2. Drive 176.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Houma to Lake Charlescar car 176.4 mi
    3h 9m
    $33–47

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Gray to New Orleans International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane MSY - LCH
    6h 15m
    $111–484

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Schriever Amtrak to Lake Charles Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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