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

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

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  1. 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 plane DFW - LCH
    4h 12m
    $57–309

  2. Bus via Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St

    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 9m
    $79–123

  3. Drive  320 mi

    1. Drive from Richardson to Lake Charlescar car 320 mi
    6h 30m
    $59–85

  4. 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
    6h 12m
    $115–386

  5. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane DFW - LFT
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    6h 42m
    $82–374

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus Houston
    9h 58m
    $93–138

  7. 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 14m
    $94–189

  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 31m
    $77–162

Richardson to Lake Charles by tram, foot, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration9h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 331.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Richardson, 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 Spring Valley Station to Lake Charles via Ebj Union Station, Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St, Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St, and Downtown Houston in around 9h 9m.

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