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

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There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix 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 3m
    $111–353

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    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
    26h 45m
    $227–365

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2042 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    32h 41m
    $327–775

  4. Drive  1,279.9 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Lake Charlescar car 1,279.9 mi
    20h 43m
    $234–338

  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
    8h 43m
    $169–430

  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
    7h 32m
    $127–452

  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
    8h 25m
    $114–468

Phoenix to Lake Charles by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration32h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$327Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,133.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Phoenix, 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 Phoenix Bus Station to Lake Charles via El Paso Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd in around 26h 45m.

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