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How to get fromSalt Lake City to Lake Charlesby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly Salt Lake City International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane SLC - LCH
    6h 44m
    $143–616

  2. Train to Provo, fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Salt Lake Central Station to Provo Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Provo (PVU) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane PVU - LCH
    12h 1m
    $92–352

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Redwood Rd @ 758 S to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus bus
    30h 47m
    $276–467

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    2d 12h
    $871–1,847

  5. Drive 1,511.3 mi

    1. Drive from Salt Lake City to Lake Charlescar car 1,511.3 mi
    28h 5m
    $276–399

  6. Fly Salt Lake City International Airport to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane plane SLC - BPT
    2. Take the bus from Port Arthur to Lake Charlesbus bus
    8h 38m
    $201–693

  7. Fly Salt Lake City International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane SLC - LFT
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    9h 6m
    $166–666

  8. Fly Salt Lake City International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane SLC - HOU
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    8h 28m
    $294–1,175

Salt Lake City to Lake Charles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$871Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,297.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Redwood Rd @ 758 S to Lake Charles via El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, N Main St @ Airline Dr, Pierce St @ Milam St, and Downtown Houston in around 30h 47m.

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