What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Charles to Crystal Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Charles to Crystal Beach is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Charles to Crystal Beach?

The fastest way to get from Lake Charles to Crystal Beach is to bus and drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $55 - $75.

How far is it from Lake Charles to Crystal Beach?

The distance between Lake Charles and Crystal Beach is 217 miles. The road distance is 121.7 miles.

How long does it take to get from Lake Charles to Crystal Beach?

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Lake Charles to Crystal Beach, including transfers.

Can I drive from Lake Charles to Crystal Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Charles to Crystal Beach is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Lake Charles to Crystal Beach.

Where can I stay near Crystal Beach?

There are 1337+ hotels available in Crystal Beach.

Lake Charles to Crystal Beach - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Charles to Crystal Beach by bus, car, car ferry, or train

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Bus, drive, car ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Downtown Houstonbus
2. Drive from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestoncar
3. Take the carferry from Galveston to Bolivarcarferry
5h 27m
$33–53
Drive 121 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lake Charles to Crystal Beachcar 121 mi
2h 14m
$23–32
Train, drive, car ferry
1. Take the train from Lake Charles Station to Houstontrain
2. Drive from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestoncar
3. Take the carferry from Galveston to Bolivarcarferry
7h 40m
$56–112
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Port Arthurbus Atlanta
2. Drive from Port Arthur to Crystal Beachcar
2h 13m
$56–73
Bus, drive, car ferry via Houston
1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Houston Bus Stationbus
2. Drive from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestoncar
3. Take the carferry from Galveston to Bolivarcarferry
6h 25m
$34–60

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Distance: 215.3 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Charles to Crystal Beach. However, you can take the bus to Downtown Houston, walk to Pierce St @ Travis St, take the line 247 bus to Bay Area Park & Ride, drive to Galveston, take the car ferry to Bolivar, then drive to Crystal Beach. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lake Charles Station to Crystal Beach via Houston, Preston St @ Artesian Pl, Smith St @ Texas Ave, Milam St @ Texas Ave, Bay Area Park & Ride, Galveston, and Bolivar in around 7h 40m.

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