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

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

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  1. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane PHX - LCH
    6h 47m
    $113–355

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to El Pasobus bus La
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    28h 47m
    $222–357

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tempe to Tucson Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2042 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    33h 43m
    $318–777

  4. Drive  1,264.9 mi

    1. Drive from Mesa to Lake Charlescar car 1,264.9 mi
    20h 28m
    $231–334

  5. Fly to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane plane PHX - BPT
    2. Take the bus from Port Arthur to Lake Charlesbus bus
    9h 26m
    $171–432

  6. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane PHX - HOU
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    8h 15m
    $129–454

  7. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane PHX - LFT
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    9h 9m
    $116–470

Mesa to Lake Charles by tram, bus, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration33h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$318Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,144 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Mesa, AZ, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University Dr & Mesa Dr to Lake Charles via 24th St/Baseline PNR, 24th St & Jefferson St, Phoenix, El Paso, El Paso Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd in around 28h 47m.

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