There are 6 ways to get from Lake Charles to San Antonio by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), 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 (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Downtown Houstonbus FlixBus 2211 / ...
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to San Antonio Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2212
6h 40m$53–93Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lake Charles Station to San Antonio Stationtrain Sunset Limited
10h 10m$110–240Drive 338.7 mi
- Drive from Lake Charles to San Antoniocar 338.7 mi
5h 31m$62–90Fly to San Antonio International Airport
- Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane LCH - SAT
4h 2m$78–435Bus via Bellaire
- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0799
- Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Galleria Houston to San Antoniobus Houston
8h 3m$154–194Fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus
- Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane LCH - AUS
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
6h 11m$84–450
Lake Charles to San Antonio by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Charles to San Antonio is to bus which costs $50 - $95 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Charles to San Antonio is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $75 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Charles to San Antonio station. However, there are services departing from Lake Charles and arriving at San Antonio Bus Station via Downtown Houston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lake Charles Station station and arriving at San Antonio Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 10h 10m.
The distance between Lake Charles and San Antonio is 341 miles. The road distance is 340.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Charles to San Antonio without a car is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs $50 - $95.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Lake Charles to San Antonio, including transfers.
Lake Charles to San Antonio bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Lake Charles station.
Lake Charles to San Antonio train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lake Charles Station.
The best way to get from Lake Charles to San Antonio is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs $50 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 10h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $440 and takes 4h 2m.
What companies run services between Lake Charles, LA, USA and San Antonio, TX, USA?
You can take a bus from Lake Charles to San Antonio Bus Station via Downtown Houston in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lake Charles Station to San Antonio Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 10h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lake Charles Regional Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lake Charles Regional Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lake Charles Station to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lake Charles to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Houston to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lake Charles to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 844-866-5263
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vonlane
Bus from Hyatt Regency Galleria Houston to San Antonio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $137–147
- Website
- Vonlane
- low
- $137
- high
- $147
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Charles to San Antonio bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downtown Houston station.
Lake Charles to San Antonio train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Antonio Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Charles to San Antonio is 341 miles. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Lake Charles to San Antonio.
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