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How to get fromLubbock to Lake Charlesby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane LBB - LCH
    4h 3m
    $94–415

  2. Bus via Houston

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Fort Worth Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fort Worth to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus bus
    13h 45m
    $190–244

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1184s
    2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    19h 22m
    $270–417

  4. Drive  639 mi

    1. Drive from Lubbock to Lake Charlescar car 639 mi
    11h 57m
    $117–169

  5. Bus, train via Fort Worth

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Fort Worth Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fort Worth to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the train from Houston to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    14h 48m
    $242–339

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    15h 50m
    $153–230

Lubbock to Lake Charles by bus, foot, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration19h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$270Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 574.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Lake Charles via Fort Worth Downtown, Fort Worth, Hyatt Regency Houston, Smith St @ Dallas St, Pierce St @ Louisiana St, and Downtown Houston in around 13h 45m.

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