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How to get fromLake Charles to Opelousasby bus, taxi, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Charles to Opelousas by bus, taxi, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Lafayettebus bus FlixBus N2211
    2. Take the taxi from Lafayette to Opelousastaxi taxi
    1h 23m
    $23–32

  2. Taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Lake Charles to Opelousastaxi taxi 80 mi
    1h 41m
    $11–13

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lake Charles Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    2h 7m
    $35–61

  4. Drive 80 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Charles to Opelousascar car 80 mi
    1h 41m
    $15–22

  5. Bus, taxi via Lafayette

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Lafayettebus bus Houston
    2. Take the taxi from Lafayette to Opelousastaxi taxi
    1h 40m
    $56–69

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lake Charles to Opelousas.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 94.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 23m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Lake Charles Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $24–50 and the journey takes 1h 43m.

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