There are 6 ways to get from Lake Charles to Mississippi by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Lake Charles to New Orleans Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2211
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain City of New Orleans
7h 59m$94–175Drive 289 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lake Charles to Jacksoncar 289 mi
5h 6m$53–77Bus
- Take the bus from Lake Charles to New Orleans Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2211
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Jacksonbus Greyhound US1173
8h 25m$64–115Fly
- Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane LCH - GPT
4h 55m$92–427Bus via Baton Rouge
- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0799
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Jacksonbus Greyhound US1173
9h 50m$65–124Train (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 Jacksontrain City of New Orleans
10h 50m$132–264
Lake Charles to Mississippi by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Charles to Mississippi is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Charles to Mississippi is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $90 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Charles to Mississippi. However, there are services departing from Lake Charles and arriving at Jackson via New Orleans Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Charles station to Mississippi. However, there are services departing from Lake Charles Station and arriving at Jackson via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
The distance between Lake Charles and Mississippi is 394 miles. The road distance is 290.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Charles to Mississippi without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 59m and costs $90 - $180.
It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Lake Charles to Mississippi, including transfers.
Lake Charles to Mississippi bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Lake Charles station.
Lake Charles to Mississippi train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lake Charles Station.
The best way to get from Lake Charles to Mississippi is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $430 and takes 4h 55m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $270 and takes 10h 50m.
What companies run services between Lake Charles, LA, USA and Mississippi, USA?
You can take a bus from Lake Charles to Jackson via New Orleans Bus Station in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) every 4 hours.
- 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 New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Lake Charles to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Lake Charles to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Lake Charles to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lake Charles to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lake Charles to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Charles to Mississippi bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
Lake Charles to Mississippi train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Charles to Mississippi is 291 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Lake Charles to Mississippi.
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