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How to get fromRedding to Lake Charlesby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Redding to Lake Charles by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Redding Municipal Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane RDD - LCH
    10h 59m
    $172–664

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    47h 5m
    $359–685

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Lake Charles Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    2d 11h
    $777–1,668

  4. Drive 2,192.3 mi

    1. Drive from Redding to Lake Charlescar car 2,192.3 mi
    35h 28m
    $401–578

  5. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane SMF - LCH
    11h 48m
    $204–722

  6. Fly Redding Municipal Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane RDD - IAH
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus bus
    13h 23m
    $186–746

Redding to Lake Charles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$777Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,800.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 59m

What companies run services between Redding, CA, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Redding Bus Station to Lake Charles via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, El Paso Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd in around 47h 5m.

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