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

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

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus bus
    7h 35m
    $50–88

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to San Antonio Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    12h 42m
    $116–263

  3. Drive 308.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Marcos to Lake Charlescar car 308.6 mi
    5h 7m
    $57–82

  4. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane AUS - LCH
    5h 46m
    $68–375

  5. Bus via Houston

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Austin to Houston - Telephone Rdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    14h 28m
    $142–240

  6. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane SAT - LCH
    6h 34m
    $75–407

San Marcos to Lake Charles by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a bus from San Marcos to Lake Charles via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza and Downtown Houston in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Marcos Amtrak to Lake Charles Station via San Antonio Station in around 12h 42m.

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