There are 4 ways to get from Lake Charles to Lafayette by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Lafayette Transit Systembus Greyhound US0799
1h 15m$40–60Taxi
cheapest- Take the taxi from Lake Charles to Lafayettetaxi 74.1 mi
1h 16m$11–13Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lake Charles Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Sunset Limited
1h 43m$23–50Drive 74.1 mi
- Drive from Lake Charles to Lafayettecar 74.1 mi
1h 16m$14–20
Lake Charles to Lafayette by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Charles to Lafayette is to taxi which costs $11 - $13 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Charles to Lafayette is to bus which takes 1h 15m and costs $40 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lake Charles and arriving at Lafayette Transit System. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lake Charles Station station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Lake Charles and Lafayette is 74 miles. The road distance is 74.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Charles to Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 1h 15m and costs $40 - $60.
The bus from Lake Charles to Lafayette Transit System takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Lake Charles to Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lake Charles station.
Lake Charles to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lake Charles Station.
The best way to get from Lake Charles to Lafayette is to bus which takes 1h 15m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $23 - $50 and takes 1h 43m.
What companies run services between Lake Charles, LA, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Lake Charles to Lafayette Transit System twice daily. Tickets cost $11–21 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Two other operators also service this route. 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–21
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lake Charles to Lafayette Transit System
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Lake Charles to Lafayette Transit System
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- 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 bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lafayette Transit System station.
Lake Charles to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Charles to Lafayette is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Lake Charles to Lafayette.
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