There are 9 ways to get from Lake Charles to Grand Junction by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Lake Charles Regional Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport
best- Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane LCH - GJT
6h 39m$107–486Bus via Houston
- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Downtown Houstonbus
- Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort Worthbus
- Take the bus from Fort Worth Downtown to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus
31h 35m$298–423Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lake Charles Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
2d 7h$584–1,425Drive 1,234.2 mi
- Drive from Lake Charles to Grand Junctioncar 1,234.2 mi
23h 6m$226–326Fly Lake Charles Regional Airport to Montrose Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane LCH - MTJ
- Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Grand Junctioncar
6h 9m$111–489Bus to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport
- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Port Arthurbus
- Fly from Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane BPT - GJT
8h 34m$165–568Bus to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport
- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Lafayettebus
- Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane LFT - GJT
8h 51m$152–552Train, bus
- Take the train from Lake Charles Station to Houstontrain
- Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort Worthbus
- Take the bus from Fort Worth Downtown to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Denver to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
35h 46m$341–583Bus
- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus
37h$238–375
Lake Charles to Grand Junction by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lake Charles to Grand Junction is to fly which costs $100 - $490 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Charles to Grand Junction is to fly and drive which takes 6h 9m and costs $110 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Charles to Grand Junction. However, there are services departing from Lake Charles and arriving at Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility via St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St, Hyatt Regency Houston, Fort Worth Downtown and Union Station Gate B19. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Charles station to Grand Junction station. However, there are services departing from Lake Charles Station and arriving at Grand Junction Amtrak Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.
The distance between Lake Charles and Grand Junction is 1088 miles. The road distance is 1241.4 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Charles to Grand Junction without a car is to bus via Houston which takes 31h 35m and costs $290 - $430.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Lake Charles to Grand Junction, including transfers.
Lake Charles to Grand Junction bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Lake Charles station.
Lake Charles to Grand Junction train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lake Charles Station.
The best way to get from Lake Charles to Grand Junction is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $100 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus via Houston, which costs $290 - $430 and takes 31h 35m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 7h.
What companies run services between Lake Charles, LA, USA and Grand Junction, CO, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake Charles to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility via Downtown Houston, St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St, Louisiana St @ Lamar St, Hyatt Regency Houston, Fort Worth, Fort Worth Downtown, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B19 in around 31h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Montrose Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Jack Brooks Regional Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Jack Brooks Regional Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lake Charles Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lake Charles Station to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Denver to Grand Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lake Charles to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fort Worth Downtown to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fort Worth Downtown to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Lake Charles to Grand Junction bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downtown Houston station.
Grand Junction is 1h behind Lake Charles. It is currently 4:33 AM in Lake Charles and 3:33 AM in Grand Junction.
Lake Charles to Grand Junction train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Charles to Grand Junction is 1241 miles. It takes approximately 23h 6m to drive from Lake Charles to Grand Junction.
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