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

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Lake Charles by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane SAN - LCH
    5h 28m
    $126–504

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    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
    39h 14m
    $301–503

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mexicali to San Luis Río Coloradobus bus
    3. Take the bus from William Brook Ave @ B Street to Gila Street @ 3rd Streetbus bus 95
    4. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    43h 31m
    $510–1,117

  4. Drive 1,601.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Lake Charlescar car 1,601.8 mi
    24h 50m
    $293–423

  5. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane SAN - LFT
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    8h 5m
    $154–568

  6. Fly to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane plane SAN - BPT
    2. Take the bus from Port Arthur to Lake Charlesbus bus
    7h 46m
    $185–583

  7. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane SAN - HOU
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    7h 17m
    $264–991

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,429 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Lake Charles via Santa Ana, El Paso, El Paso Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd in around 39h 14m.

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