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How to get fromPlano to Lake Charlesby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or tram

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There are 8 ways to get from Plano to Lake Charles by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or tram

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  1. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane DFW - LCH
    3h 42m
    $59–326

  2. Bus via South Garland Tc (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus 2240 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus bus FlixBus N2211
    10h 39m
    $56–96

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus bus Dallas
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus bus FlixBus N2211
    9h 21m
    $78–148

  4. Bus, train via Ebj Union Station

    1. Take the bus from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus bus Dallas
    2. Take the train from Houston to Lake Charles Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    10h 26m
    $94–199

  5. Drive  319.8 mi

    1. Drive from Plano to Lake Charlescar car 319.8 mi
    6h 50m
    $59–85

  6. Fly to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane plane DFW - BPT
    2. Take the bus from Port Arthur to Lake Charlesbus bus
    5h 41m
    $117–393

  7. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Plano Station to Bachman Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    10h 10m
    $88–143

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus 2240 / ...
    2. Take the train from Houston to Lake Charles Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    10h 45m
    $72–147

Plano to Lake Charles by tram, foot, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration9h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 328.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown Plano Station to Lake Charles via Ebj Union Station, Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St, Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St, and Downtown Houston in around 9h 21m.

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