What is the cheapest way to get from Plano to Lake Charles?

The cheapest way to get from Plano to Lake Charles is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Plano to Lake Charles?

The fastest way to get from Plano to Lake Charles is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $55 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Plano and Lake Charles?

No, there is no direct bus from Plano to Lake Charles. However, there are services departing from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St and arriving at Lake Charles via Downtown Houston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

How far is it from Plano to Lake Charles?

The distance between Plano and Lake Charles is 330 miles. The road distance is 321.6 miles.

How do I travel from Plano to Lake Charles without a car?

The best way to get from Plano to Lake Charles without a car is to bus which takes 9h 21m and costs $80 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Plano to Lake Charles?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Plano to Lake Charles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plano to Lake Charles bus from?

Plano to Lake Charles bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St station.

Bus or fly from Plano to Lake Charles?

The best way to get from Plano to Lake Charles is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $55 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 9h 21m.

Where does the Plano to Lake Charles bus arrive?

Plano to Lake Charles bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St station.

Can I drive from Plano to Lake Charles?

Yes, the driving distance between Plano to Lake Charles is 322 miles. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Plano to Lake Charles.

Where can I stay near Lake Charles?

There are 124+ hotels available in Lake Charles.

Plano to Lake Charles - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and tram

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There are 9 ways to get from Plano to Lake Charles by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or tram

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Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport
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1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane DFW - LCH
3h 44m
$59–326
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus Dallas
2. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus FlixBus N2211
9h 21m
$81–153
Bus, train via Ebj Union Station
1. Take the bus from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus Dallas
2. Take the train from Houston to Lake Charles Stationtrain Sunset Limited
10h 26m
$104–209
Drive 319.8 mi
1. Drive from Plano to Lake Charlescar 319.8 mi
6h 50m
$59–85
Fly to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane DFW - BPT
2. Take the bus from Port Arthur to Lake Charlesbus
5h 42m
$117–403
Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train
1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane DFW - LFT
2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain
6h 15m
$88–386
Tram, bus
1. Take the tram from Downtown Plano Station to Bachman Stationtram
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus
10h 10m
$93–153
Bus via South Garland Tc (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Houstonbus FlixBus 2240 / ...
2. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus FlixBus N2211
10h 39m
$64–111
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Houstonbus FlixBus 2240 / ...
2. Take the train from Houston to Lake Charles Stationtrain Sunset Limited
10h 45m
$87–167

Plano to Lake Charles by tram, foot, and bus

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9h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 328.3 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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

American Airlines flies from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) 3 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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