What is the cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Lake Charles?

The cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Lake Charles is to taxi which costs $11 - $13 and takes 1h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lafayette to Lake Charles?

The fastest way to get from Lafayette to Lake Charles is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Lafayette and Lake Charles?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lafayette Transit System and arriving at Lake Charles. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Lafayette and Lake Charles?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station station and arriving at Lake Charles Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Lafayette to Lake Charles?

The distance between Lafayette and Lake Charles is 74 miles. The road distance is 75.1 miles.

How do I travel from Lafayette to Lake Charles without a car?

The best way to get from Lafayette to Lake Charles without a car is to bus which takes 1h 20m and costs $11 - $21.

How long does it take to get from Lafayette to Lake Charles?

The bus from Lafayette Transit System to Lake Charles takes 1h 20m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Lafayette to Lake Charles bus from?

Lafayette to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lafayette Transit System station.

Where do I catch the Lafayette to Lake Charles train from?

Lafayette to Lake Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Lafayette to Lake Charles?

The best way to get from Lafayette to Lake Charles is to bus which takes 1h 20m and costs $11 - $21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $23 - $50 and takes 1h 31m.

Where does the Lafayette to Lake Charles bus arrive?

Lafayette to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lake Charles station.

Where does the Lafayette to Lake Charles train arrive?

Lafayette to Lake Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lake Charles Station.

Can I drive from Lafayette to Lake Charles?

Yes, the driving distance between Lafayette to Lake Charles is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Lafayette to Lake Charles.

How do I get a train ticket from Lafayette to Lake Charles?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lafayette to Lake Charles?

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Where can I stay near Lake Charles?

There are 123+ hotels available in Lake Charles.

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There are 4 ways to get from Lafayette to Lake Charles by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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1. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Lake Charlesbus Greyhound US0799
1h 20m
$11–21
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain Sunset Limited
1h 31m
$23–50
Drive 74.6 mi
1. Drive from Lafayette to Lake Charlescar 74.6 mi
1h 15m
$14–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lafayette to Lake Charlestaxi 74.6 mi
1h 15m
$11–13

Lafayette to Lake Charles by bus

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Distance: 73.9 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Lafayette Transit System to Lake Charles twice daily. Tickets cost $11–21 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $23–50 and the journey takes 1h 31m.

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