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How to get fromPicayune to Lake Charlesby bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Picayune to Lake Charles by bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Slidell to Lake Charlesbus bus FlixBus N2211
    4h 34m
    $114–149

  2. Drive 227.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Picayune to Lake Charlescar car 227.8 mi
    3h 56m
    $42–60

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Picayune Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    8h 10m
    $87–185

  4. Taxi to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Picayune to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane GPT - LCH
    4h 40m
    $198–566

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Picayune Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    6h 45m
    $72–115

  6. Train to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Picayune Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane MSY - LCH
    8h 20m
    $100–463

Picayune to Lake Charles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration8h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Slidell to Lake Charles 5 times a week. Tickets cost $60–85 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Picayune Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 8h 10m.

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