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How to get fromOpelousas to Lake Charlesby taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Opelousas to Lake Charles by taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Opelousas to Lafayettetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette to Lake Charlesbus bus FlixBus N2211
    1h 23m
    $22–30

  2. Taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Opelousas to Lake Charlestaxi taxi 79.7 mi
    1h 39m
    $11–13

  3. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Opelousas to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    1h 55m
    $51–78

  4. Drive  79.7 mi

    1. Drive from Opelousas to Lake Charlescar car 79.7 mi
    1h 39m
    $15–21

  5. Taxi, bus via Lafayette

    1. Take the taxi from Opelousas to Lafayettetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette to Lake Charlesbus bus Atlanta
    1h 27m
    $51–73

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  • Distance: 93.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Opelousas to Lake Charles. However, you can take the taxi to Lafayette then take the bus to Lake Charles. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Lafayette Amtrak Station then take the train to Lake Charles Station.

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