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How to get fromPort Bolivar to Lake Charlesby car ferry, car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Port Bolivar to Lake Charles by car ferry, car, train, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, drive, train

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Bolivar to Galvestoncarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Galveston to Houstoncar car
    3. Take the train from Houston to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    5h 43m
    $54–111

  2. Drive 130.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Port Bolivar to Lake Charlescar car 130.6 mi
    2h 26m
    $24–35

  3. Car ferry, drive, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Bolivar to Galvestoncarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Galveston to Bay Area Park & Ridecar car
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus bus
    5h 59m
    $31–54

  4. Car ferry, drive, bus via Houston

    1. Take the car ferry from Bolivar to Galvestoncarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Galveston to Bay Area Park & Ridecar car
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    6h 40m
    $60–86

  5. Car ferry, drive, train via League City

    1. Take the car ferry from Bolivar to Galvestoncarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Galveston to Bay Area Park & Ridecar car
    3. Take the train from Houston to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    7h 5m
    $54–110

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 202.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Port Bolivar to Lake Charles. However, you can drive to Bolivar, take the car ferry to Galveston, drive to Houston, then take the train to Lake Charles Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Port Bolivar to Lake Charles via Bolivar, Galveston, Bay Area Park & Ride, St Joseph Pkwy @ Travis St, and Downtown Houston in around 5h 59m.

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