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How to get fromNew Braunfels to Lake Charlesby taxi, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from New Braunfels to Lake Charles by taxi, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from New Braunfels to San-Antonio-Airport-SATtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane SAT - LCH
    3h 53m
    $154–477

  2. Drive 317.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Braunfels to Lake Charlescar car 317.5 mi
    5h 15m
    $58–84

  3. Bus via Austin (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus bus
    7h 56m
    $115–167

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    10h 50m
    $181–324

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos - Premium Outlets to Houston - Telephone Rdbus bus San Antonio
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus Houston
    12h 45m
    $187–295

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 351.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between New Braunfels, TX, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from New Braunfels to Lake Charles via San Marcos, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, and Downtown Houston in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Antonio Station to Lake Charles Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 9h 4m.

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