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

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There are 7 ways to get from McAllen to Lake Charles by plane, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane MFE - LCH
    3h 40m
    $72–370

  2. Bus via Houston

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Houston - Telephone Rdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus Houston
    9h 53m
    $110–212

  3. Drive  490.9 mi

    1. Drive from McAllen to Lake Charlescar car 490.9 mi
    9h 2m
    $90–130

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1128 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus Houston
    10h
    $105–159

  5. Bus, train via Alief

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Houston - Hillcroft & 59bus bus
    2. Take the train from Houston to Lake Charles Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    11h 21m
    $88–163

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Via McAllen
    2. Take the train from Houston to Lake Charles Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    11h 42m
    $82–192

  7. Bus via Hidalgo International Bridge (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Hidalgo International Bridge to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1128
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus Greyhound US0799
    12h 10m
    $79–138

McAllen to Lake Charles by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration11h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 418.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McAllen Central Station to Lake Charles via Houston - Telephone Rd, S Wayside Dr @ Telephone Rd, Magnolia Transit Center, and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd in around 9h 53m.

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