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How to get fromLake Charles to Austinby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Charles to Austin by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane LCH - AUS
    3h 41m
    $72–425

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Downtown Austinbus bus FlixBus 2270 / ...
    6h 30m
    $46–81

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lake Charles Station to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austin Doubletree University Areabus bus Houston
    8h 22m
    $168–244

  4. Drive 295.2 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Charles to Austincar car 295.2 mi
    5h 26m
    $54–78

  5. Bus via Houston

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0799
    2. Take the bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Austin, TX - UT Austinbus bus Houston
    10h 57m
    $91–177

Lake Charles to Austin by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar16Weekly Buses
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake Charles to Downtown Austin via Downtown Houston in around 6h 30m.

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