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How to get fromLake Charles to Wacoby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Lake Charles to Waco by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Waco (ACT)plane plane LCH - ACT
    3h 47m
    $96–403

  2. Taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Lake Charles to Wacotaxi taxi 300.7 mi
    5h 41m
    $35–50

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Wacobus bus FlixBus 2242
    7h 35m
    $53–78

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lake Charles Station to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Wacobus bus FlixBus 2242
    9h 44m
    $110–168

  5. Drive  300.7 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Charles to Wacocar car 300.7 mi
    5h 41m
    $55–80

  6. Bus via Houston (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0799
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Waco Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US1100
    7h 45m
    $56–87

Lake Charles to Waco by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

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

American Airlines flies from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Waco (ACT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake Charles to Waco via Downtown Houston in around 7h 35m.

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