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

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There are 6 ways to get from Lake Charles to Jackson by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane LCH - JAN
    4h 13m
    $111–403

  2. Drive 289 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Charles to Jacksoncar car 289 mi
    5h 6m
    $53–77

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2211
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain train City of New Orleans
    7h 59m
    $89–185

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2211
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus Greyhound US1173
    8h 25m
    $64–115

  5. Bus via Baton Rouge

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0799
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus Greyhound US1173
    9h 50m
    $60–122

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lake Charles Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain train City of New Orleans
    10h 50m
    $126–275

Lake Charles to Jackson by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration7h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 256 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Lake Charles, LA, USA and Jackson, MS, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake Charles to Jackson via New Orleans Bus Station in around 8h 25m.

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