There are 5 ways to get from Mississippi to Lake Charles by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane JAN - LCH
3h 57m$110–419Drive 286.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jackson to Lake Charlescar 286.9 mi
5h 9m$48–69Train, bus
- Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus FlixBus 2211 / ...
8h 28m$131–205Bus
- Take the bus from Jackson to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus FlixBus 2211 / ...
8h 45m$71–110Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain Sunset Limited
9h 53m$221–345
Mississippi to Lake Charles by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mississippi to Lake Charles is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Mississippi to Lake Charles is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $110 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Mississippi to Lake Charles. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Lake Charles via Baton Rouge Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Mississippi to Lake Charles station. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Lake Charles Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.
The distance between Mississippi and Lake Charles is 257 miles. The road distance is 288.6 miles.
The best way to get from Mississippi to Lake Charles without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 28m and costs $130 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Mississippi to Lake Charles, including transfers.
Mississippi to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jackson station.
Mississippi to Lake Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jackson station.
The best way to get from Mississippi to Lake Charles is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $110 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 8h 45m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $350 and takes 9h 53m.
What companies run services between Mississippi, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson to Lake Charles via Baton Rouge Bus Station in around 8h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jackson to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Mississippi to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baton Rouge Bus Station.
Mississippi to Lake Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mississippi to Lake Charles is 289 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Mississippi to Lake Charles.
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