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

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

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  1. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane SMF - LCH
    7h 13m
    $163–666

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    45h 55m
    $300–518

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Tucsonbus bus Sacramento
    2. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    2d 3h
    $536–1,030

  4. Drive 2,032.1 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Lake Charlescar car 2,032.1 mi
    32h 54m
    $371–536

  5. Fly to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane plane SMF - BPT
    2. Take the bus from Port Arthur to Lake Charlesbus bus
    9h 7m
    $221–743

  6. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane SMF - LFT
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    9h 50m
    $187–716

  7. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane SMF - HOU
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    9h 2m
    $334–1,275

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Lake Charles Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    2d 6h
    $731–1,562

Sacramento to Lake Charles by tram, taxi, bus, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$536Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,731.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento to Lake Charles via Phoenix Bus Station, El Paso Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd in around 45h 55m.

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