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

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

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  1. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane SEA - LCH
    8h 34m
    $147–619

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Fort Worth Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fort Worth Downtown to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus bus
    2d 7h
    $407–727

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    3d 3h
    $1,001–2,088

  4. Drive 2,333.5 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Lake Charlescar car 2,333.5 mi
    41h 2m
    $426–616

  5. Fly to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane plane SEA - BPT
    2. Take the bus from Port Arthur to Lake Charlesbus bus
    10h 41m
    $205–646

  6. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane SEA - LFT
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    11h 3m
    $181–669

  7. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane SEA - HOU
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    10h 14m
    $308–1,178

Seattle to Lake Charles by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$407Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,974.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Lake Charles via Denver Union Station, Fort Worth Downtown, and Downtown Houston in around 2d 7h.

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