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

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There are 5 ways to get from McAllen to Lake Charles by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane MFE - LCH
    3h 35m
    $92–460

  2. Drive 490.9 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus US1126 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus Greyhound US0799
    9h 25m
    $96–165

  4. 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

  5. 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
    $94–208

McAllen to Lake Charles by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration9h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 418.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McAllen Central Station to Lake Charles via Houston Bus Station in around 9h 25m.

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