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

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

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus 2212
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus bus FlixBus N2211
    6h 35m
    $54–91

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    9h 4m
    $110–240

  3. Drive 338.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Antonio to Lake Charlescar car 338.2 mi
    5h 29m
    $62–90

  4. Fly from San Antonio International Airport

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane SAT - LCH
    4h 48m
    $67–374

  5. Bus via Houston

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1110 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus Houston
    6h 55m
    $80–127

  6. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane AUS - LCH
    6h 31m
    $75–389

San Antonio to Lake Charles by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 339.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Lake Charles via Downtown Houston in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Antonio Station to Lake Charles Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 9h 4m.

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