There are 4 ways to get from Lake Charles to Gulfport by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Gulfportbus Houston
4h 51m$65–90Drive 258.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lake Charles to Gulfportcar 258.5 mi
4h 21m$48–69Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lake Charles Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain Amtrak Mardi Gras Service / ...
8h 10m$93–190Fly
- Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane LCH - GPT
4h 59m$98–434
Lake Charles to Gulfport by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Charles to Gulfport is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Charles to Gulfport is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $45 - $70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lake Charles and arriving at Gulfport. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Charles station to Gulfport. However, there are services departing from Lake Charles Station and arriving at Gulfport Amtrak Sta via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Lake Charles and Gulfport is 298 miles. The road distance is 260 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Charles to Gulfport without a car is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs $65 - $90.
The bus from Lake Charles to Gulfport takes 4h 51m including transfers and departs once daily.
Lake Charles to Gulfport bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Lake Charles station.
Lake Charles to Gulfport train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lake Charles Station.
The best way to get from Lake Charles to Gulfport is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs $65 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 8h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $95 - $440 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Lake Charles, LA, USA and Gulfport, MS, USA?
Omnibus Express operates a bus from Lake Charles to Gulfport once daily. Tickets cost $65–90 and the journey takes 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lake Charles Station to Gulfport Amtrak Sta via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 8h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lake Charles Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Lake Charles to Gulfport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Charles to Gulfport bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Gulfport station.
Lake Charles to Gulfport train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Charles to Gulfport is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Lake Charles to Gulfport.
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