There are 7 ways to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Lake Charles by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport
best- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane IAH - LCH
1h 11m$50–296Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Pierce St @ Travis Stbus 102
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus FlixBus N2211
4h 23m$25–44Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to Lake Charles Stationtrain Sunset Limited
5h 14m$49–100Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Houston-IAH to Lake Charles136.1 mi
2h 35mDrive 136.1 mi
- Drive from Houston Airport (IAH) to Lake Charlescar 136.1 mi
2h 35m$25–36Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane IAH - LFT
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain
3h 38m$78–362Bus via Houston - Harrisburg Blvd
- Take the bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Milam St @ Texas Avebus 102
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus Houston
4h 55m$55–76
Houston Airport (IAH) to Lake Charles by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Lake Charles is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Lake Charles is to fly which takes 1h 11m and costs $45 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston Airport (IAH) to Lake Charles. However, there are services departing from Bush IAH Terminal C and arriving at Lake Charles via Downtown Houston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Houston Airport (IAH) to Lake Charles station. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Lake Charles Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Houston Airport (IAH) and Lake Charles is 135 miles. The road distance is 136.9 miles.
The best way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Lake Charles without a car is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs $25 - $45.
It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Lake Charles, including transfers.
Houston Airport (IAH) to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Metropolitan Transit Harris County, depart from Bush IAH Terminal C station.
Houston Airport (IAH) to Lake Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Lake Charles is to fly which takes 1h 11m and costs $45 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $45 and takes 4h 23m, you could also train, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Houston Airport (IAH), USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?
United Airlines flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Lake Charles via Pierce St @ Travis St and Downtown Houston in around 4h 23m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Houston to Lake Charles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Pierce St @ Travis St
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
Bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Milam St @ Texas Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Houston-IAH to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Houston Airport (IAH) to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Metropolitan Transit Harris County, arrive at Pierce St @ Travis St station.
Houston Airport (IAH) to Lake Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lake Charles Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston Airport (IAH) to Lake Charles is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Houston Airport (IAH) to Lake Charles.
There are 123+ hotels available in Lake Charles.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Houston Airport (IAH) and Lake Charles. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.