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

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There are 8 ways to get from Reno to Lake Charles by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane RNO - LCH
    7h 49m
    $154–596

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Fort Worth Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fort Worth to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus bus
    2d
    $496–750

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    2d 3h
    $650–1,375

  4. Drive 1,945 mi

    1. Drive from Reno to Lake Charlescar car 1,945 mi
    33h 59m
    $355–513

  5. Fly to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane plane RNO - BPT
    2. Take the bus from Port Arthur to Lake Charlesbus bus
    8h 12m
    $210–667

  6. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane RNO - LFT
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    8h 23m
    $182–657

  7. Bus, train via Bishop

    1. Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus bus 395
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Los Angeles to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    2d 6h
    $633–1,331

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    2d 13h
    $779–1,668

Reno to Lake Charles by bus, foot, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$650Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,639 mi
  • Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS to Lake Charles via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Fort Worth Downtown, Fort Worth, Hyatt Regency Houston, Smith St @ Polk St, Pierce St @ Milam St, and Downtown Houston in around 2d.

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