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

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

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  1. Fly Texarkana Regional Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane TXK - LCH
    4h 7m
    $81–365

  2. Drive 254.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Texarkana to Lake Charlescar car 254.3 mi
    5h 1m
    $47–67

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    10h 4m
    $80–155

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Texarkana Station to Longviewtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the train from Houston to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    12h 34m
    $144–254

  5. Fly Texarkana Regional Airport to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane plane TXK - BPT
    2. Take the bus from Port Arthur to Lake Charlesbus bus
    10h 14m
    $134–442

  6. Bus to Shreveport, fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane SHV - LCH
    7h 12m
    $82–363

  7. Train, bus via Houston

    1. Take the train from Texarkana Station to Longviewtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    12h 10m
    $109–194

Texarkana to Lake Charles by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration12h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 245.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Texarkana, AR, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

American Airlines flies from Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Texarkana to Lake Charles via Texarkana, Shreveport Bus Station, and Baton Rouge Bus Station in around 10h 4m.

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