There are 9 ways to get from Irving to Lake Charles by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport
best- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane DFW - LCH
3h 29m$61–328Drive 317.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irving to Lake Charlescar 317.1 mi
6h 48m$58–84Bus via Ebj Union Station
- Take the bus from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus Dallas
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus FlixBus N2211
8h 56m$81–163Bus, train via Fort Worth
- Take the bus from Fort Worth to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus Houston
- Take the train from Houston to Lake Charles Stationtrain Sunset Limited
10h 21m$169–239Fly to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane DFW - BPT
- Take the bus from Port Arthur to Lake Charlesbus
5h 27m$119–405Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane DFW - LFT
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain
6h$90–388Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Houstonbus FlixBus 2240 / ...
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus FlixBus N2211
9h 46m$61–108Bus via Bachman Station
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1100 / ...
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus Houston
10h$96–151Bus, train
- Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Houstonbus FlixBus 2240 / ...
- Take the train from Houston to Lake Charles Stationtrain Sunset Limited
10h 57m$84–164
Irving to Lake Charles by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irving to Lake Charles is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Irving to Lake Charles is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $60 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Irving to Lake Charles. However, there are services departing from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St and arriving at Lake Charles via Downtown Houston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
The distance between Irving and Lake Charles is 318 miles. The road distance is 318.9 miles.
The best way to get from Irving to Lake Charles without a car is to bus via Ebj Union Station which takes 8h 56m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Irving to Lake Charles, including transfers.
Irving to Lake Charles bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St station.
The best way to get from Irving to Lake Charles is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $60 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus via Ebj Union Station, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 8h 56m.
Irving to Lake Charles bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irving to Lake Charles is 319 miles. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Irving to Lake Charles.
What companies run services between Irving, TX, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Downtown Irving/Heritage Crossing Station to Lake Charles via Ebj Union Station, Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St, Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St, and Downtown Houston in around 8h 56m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Jack Brooks Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Houston to Lake Charles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Houston to Lake Charles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 844-866-5263
- [email protected]
- Website
- vonlane.com
Bus from Fort Worth to Hyatt Regency Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $127–137
- Website
- https://vonlane.com
- Adult
- $127
- adult
- $137
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Port Arthur to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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