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How to get fromLake Charles to San Joseby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Lake Charles to San Jose by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Lake Charles Regional Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LCH - SJC
    6h 58m
    $164–666

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

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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 train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    7h 48m
    $126–464

  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 Los Angelesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    44h 24m
    $302–522

  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 San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    2d 4h
    $526–1,001

  5. Drive 1,976.8 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Charles to San Josecar car 1,976.8 mi
    32h 40m
    $361–522

  6. Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Houston - Telephone Rdbus bus
    2. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane HOU - SJC
    8h 5m
    $280–1,024

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lake Charles Station to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    2d 4h
    $708–1,446

Lake Charles to San Jose by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$302Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,724.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

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

American Airlines flies from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake Charles to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant via Houston Bus Station, El Paso Bus Station, El Paso, Los Angeles, and Downtown Los Angeles in around 44h 24m.

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