There are 6 ways to get from Lake Charles to Texas by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Downtown Houstonbus FlixBus 2211 / ...
2h 38m$24–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lake Charles Station to Houstontrain Sunset Limited
4h 23m$45–95Drive 144.9 mi
- Drive from Lake Charles to Houstoncar 144.9 mi
2h 27m$27–39Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 102 bus
- Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane LCH - IAH
- Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston Stbus
2h 15m$53–307Bus via Houston Bus Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0799
3h 39m$24–45Fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane LCH - DFW
3h 11m$64–356
Lake Charles to Texas by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Charles to Texas is to bus which costs $23 - $50 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Charles to Texas is to fly and line 102 bus which takes 2h 15m and costs $50 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Charles to Texas. However, there are services departing from Lake Charles and arriving at Louisiana St @ Prairie St via St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lake Charles Station station and arriving at Houston. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Lake Charles and Texas is 147 miles. The road distance is 145.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Charles to Texas without a car is to bus which takes 2h 38m and costs $23 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Lake Charles to Texas, including transfers.
Lake Charles to Texas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Lake Charles station.
Lake Charles to Texas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lake Charles Station.
The best way to get from Lake Charles to Texas is to bus which takes 2h 38m and costs $23 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 4h 23m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $360 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Lake Charles, LA, USA and Texas, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Lake Charles to Downtown Houston twice daily. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lake Charles Station to Houston 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 4h 23m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lake Charles Regional Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport via George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lake Charles Station to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Lake Charles to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 713-635-4000
- Website
- ridemetro.org
Bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.ridemetro.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lake Charles to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Charles to Texas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downtown Houston station.
Lake Charles to Texas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Houston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Charles to Texas is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Lake Charles to Texas.
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