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How to get fromLake Charles to Sacramentoby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Lake Charles to Sacramento by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Lake Charles Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LCH - SMF
    6h 57m
    $173–717

  2. Fly Lake Charles Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train

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    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LCH - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    10h 9m
    $148–514

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to Tucsonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tucson to Mercedbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    42h 36m
    $327–543

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lake Charles Station to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the bus from Tucson to Sacramentobus bus Guadalajara
    2d 5h
    $540–1,008

  5. Drive 2,022.6 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Charles to Sacramentocar car 2,022.6 mi
    33h 13m
    $370–534

  6. Bus to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Port Arthurbus bus
    2. Fly from Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BPT - SMF
    8h 51m
    $236–799

  7. Bus to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Lafayettebus bus
    2. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LFT - SMF
    9h 9m
    $228–773

  8. Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Houston - Telephone Rdbus bus
    2. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane HOU - SMF
    8h 29m
    $309–1,175

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lake Charles Station to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2d 8h
    $757–1,526

Lake Charles to Sacramento by train, bus, taxi, and tram

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$540Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,731.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake Charles to Sacramento Bus Station via Houston Bus Station, El Paso Bus Station, El Paso, Tucson, Merced, and Merced Bus Stop in around 42h 36m.

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