There are 6 ways to get from Lake Charles to Lafayette Airport (LFT) by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Lafayette Transit Systembus Greyhound US0799
1h 19m$22–34Taxi
cheapest- Take the taxi from Lake Charles to Lafayette Airport (LFT)taxi 76.7 mi
1h 19m$11–13Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lake Charles Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Sunset Limited
1h 47m$34–61Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Lake Charles to Lafayette-LFT76.7 mi
1h 19mDrive 76.7 mi
- Drive from Lake Charles to Lafayette Airport (LFT)car 76.7 mi
1h 19m$14–21Bus via Lake Charles
- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Lafayettebus Houston
1h 20m$56–69
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Charles to Lafayette Airport (LFT) is to taxi which costs $11 - $13 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Charles to Lafayette Airport (LFT) is to bus which takes 1h 19m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Charles to Lafayette Airport (LFT). However, there are services departing from Lake Charles and arriving at Lafayette Transit System via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Charles station to Lafayette Airport (LFT) station. However, there are services departing from Lake Charles Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
The distance between Lake Charles and Lafayette Airport (LFT) is 76 miles. The road distance is 77.1 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Charles to Lafayette Airport (LFT) without a car is to bus which takes 1h 19m and costs $22 - $35.
It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Lake Charles to Lafayette Airport (LFT), including transfers.
Lake Charles to Lafayette Airport (LFT) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lake Charles station.
Lake Charles to Lafayette Airport (LFT) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lake Charles Station.
The best way to get from Lake Charles to Lafayette Airport (LFT) is to bus which takes 1h 19m and costs $22 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 1h 47m.
What companies run services between Lake Charles, LA, USA and Lafayette Airport (LFT), USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Lake Charles to Lafayette Transit System once daily. Tickets cost $11–21 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lake Charles Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $23–50 and the journey takes 1h 43m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lake Charles Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lake Charles to Lafayette Transit System
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–21
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Lake Charles to Lafayette
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Lake Charles to Lafayette-LFT
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- $11–13
$10 Taxi Cab of Lake Charles
- Phone
- +1-337-990-5573
- Website
- 10taxicab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Charles to Lafayette Airport (LFT) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lafayette Transit System station.
Lake Charles to Lafayette Airport (LFT) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Charles to Lafayette Airport (LFT) is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Lake Charles to Lafayette Airport (LFT).
There are 147+ hotels available in Lafayette Airport (LFT).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lake Charles and Lafayette Airport (LFT). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









