There are 5 ways to get from Meridian to Lake Charles by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Lake Charlesbus FlixBus N2211
7h 5m$65–120Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Meridian Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain Sunset Limited
10h 48m$136–283Drive 356.5 mi
- Drive from Meridian to Lake Charlescar 356.5 mi
6h 48m$66–94Fly from Meridian
- Fly from Meridian (MEI) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane MEI - LCH
5h 22m$92–392Drive to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Meridian to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB)car
- Fly from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane PIB - LCH
8h 9m$85–383
Meridian to Lake Charles by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Meridian to Lake Charles is to bus which costs $65 - $120 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Meridian to Lake Charles is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $90 - $400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Meridian Bus Stop and arriving at Lake Charles. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Meridian station to Lake Charles station. However, there are services departing from Meridian Union Station and arriving at Lake Charles Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
The distance between Meridian and Lake Charles is 409 miles. The road distance is 358.5 miles.
The best way to get from Meridian to Lake Charles without a car is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs $65 - $120.
The bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Lake Charles takes 7h 5m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Meridian to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Meridian Bus Stop station.
Meridian to Lake Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Meridian Union Station.
The best way to get from Meridian to Lake Charles is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 10h 48m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $400 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Meridian, MS, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Lake Charles 5 times a week. Tickets cost $65–120 and the journey takes 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Meridian Union Station to Lake Charles Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 10h 48m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Meridian to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Meridian Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Meridian to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lake Charles station.
Meridian to Lake Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Meridian to Lake Charles is 359 miles. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Meridian to Lake Charles.
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