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How to get fromJackson to Lake Charlesby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg

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    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane JAN - LCH
    3h 52m
    $110–399

  2. Drive 286.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Jackson to Lake Charlescar car 286.9 mi
    5h 9m
    $53–76

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    8h 28m
    $89–176

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jackson to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    8h 45m
    $62–121

  5. Drive to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Jackson to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB)car car
    2. Fly from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane PIB - LCH
    8h 37m
    $87–386

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    9h 53m
    $129–271

Jackson to Lake Charles by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson to Lake Charles via Baton Rouge Bus Station in around 8h 45m.

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