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How to get fromLake Charles to Columbusby bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Lake Charles to Columbus by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Travis St @ St. Joseph Pkwy to Grand Parkway Park & Ridebus bus 222
    3. Take the taxi from Grand Parkway Park & Ride to Columbustaxi taxi
    4h 27m
    $146–193

  2. Drive 216.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Charles to Columbuscar car 216.7 mi
    3h 38m
    $40–58

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Lake Charles Station to Houstontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Louisiana St @ Texas Ave to Grand Parkway Park & Ridebus bus 222 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Grand Parkway Park & Ride to Columbustaxi taxi
    6h 20m
    $170–250

  4. Fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane LCH - AUS
    2. Drive from Austin-Airport-AUS to Columbuscar car
    4h 33m
    $86–445

  5. Bus, taxi via Prairie View (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Prairie Viewbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Prairie View to Columbustaxi taxi
    6h 7m
    $189–256

  6. Train, bus, taxi via Houston

    1. Take the train from Lake Charles Station to Houstontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Travis St @ St. Joseph Pkwy to Grand Parkway Park & Ridebus bus 222
    3. Take the taxi from Grand Parkway Park & Ride to Columbustaxi taxi
    6h 32m
    $170–250

  7. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 102 bus, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane LCH - IAH
    2. Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Texas Avebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Louisiana St @ Texas Ave to Grand Parkway Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Grand Parkway Park & Ride to Columbustaxi taxi
    4h 1m
    $176–472

  8. Fly to Victoria Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Victoria Regional Airport (VCT)plane plane LCH - VCT
    2. Drive from Victoria Regional Airport (VCT) to Columbuscar car
    6h 47m
    $71–335

Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 219.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Charles to Columbus. However, you can take the bus to Downtown Houston, walk to Travis St @ St. Joseph Pkwy, take the bus to Grand Parkway Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Columbus. Alternatively, you can take the train to Houston, walk to Preston St @ Artesian Pl, take the line 085 bus to Smith St @ Texas Ave, walk to Louisiana St @ Texas Ave, take the bus to Grand Parkway Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Columbus.

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