There are 8 ways to get from Mobile to Lake Charles by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Mobile Amtrak Sta to Biloxi Amtrak Statrain Amtrak Mardi Gras Service / ...
- Take the bus from Biloxi to Lake Charlesbus Atlanta
6h 20m$84–123Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus Greyhound US0799
7h 47m$50–95Train, bus via New Orleans
- Take the train from Mobile, AL to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain Mobile / ...
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus FlixBus 2211 / ...
8h 13m$60–144Drive 325.7 mi
- Drive from Mobile to Lake Charlescar 325.7 mi
5h 20m$60–86Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly
- Take the train from Mobile Amtrak Sta to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain
- Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane GPT - LCH
6h 26m$124–498Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Mobile, AL to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain Mobile / ...
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain Sunset Limited
9h 38m$100–239Fly from Mobile Regional Airport
- Fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane MOB - LCH
7h 37m$75–362Bus to Pensacola International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Pensacola Airportbus
- Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane PNS - LCH
8h 18m$80–370
Mobile to Lake Charles by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mobile to Lake Charles is to bus which costs $50 - $95 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Mobile to Lake Charles is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs $55 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Mobile to Lake Charles. However, there are services departing from St Joseph SB Near St Louis St and arriving at Lake Charles via Mobile Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Mobile to Lake Charles station. However, there are services departing from Mobile, AL and arriving at Lake Charles Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
The distance between Mobile and Lake Charles is 342 miles. The road distance is 327.6 miles.
The best way to get from Mobile to Lake Charles without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 20m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Mobile to Lake Charles, including transfers.
Mobile to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Mobile Bus Station.
Mobile to Lake Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Mobile, AL station.
The best way to get from Mobile to Lake Charles is to bus which takes 7h 47m and costs $50 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $240 and takes 9h 38m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $370 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Mobile, AL, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Mobile Bus Station to Lake Charles once daily. Tickets cost $50–95 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mobile, AL to Lake Charles Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 9h 38m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Mobile Regional Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Pensacola International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Mobile Regional Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Pensacola International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Mobile Amtrak Sta to Biloxi Amtrak Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Mobile, AL to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Mobile Amtrak Sta to Gulfport Amtrak Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Mobile, AL to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–90
- 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
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Biloxi to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Mobile Bus Station to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Mobile Bus Station to Pensacola Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Mobile to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lake Charles station.
Mobile to Lake Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mobile to Lake Charles is 328 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Mobile to Lake Charles.
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