Rome2Rio

How to get fromTexas City to Lake Charlesby taxi, train, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train (Amtrak)

Find Transport to Lake Charles

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Texas City to Houstontaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Houston to Lake Charles Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    4h 5m
    $160–231

  2. Drive 152.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Texas City to Lake Charlescar car 152.6 mi
    2h 43m
    $28–41

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus bus FlixBus N2211
    4h 40m
    $85–115

  4. Line 247 bus, line 102 bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bay Area Park & Ride to Travis St @ Dallas Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Travis St @ Dallas St to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus bus
    3. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane IAH - LCH
    4h 32m
    $110–383

  5. Line 247 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bay Area Park & Ride to Travis St @ Texas Avebus bus 247 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus Houston
    5h 22m
    $114–147

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to Lake Charles Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    5h 46m
    $108–171

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration59 minAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Texas City to Lake Charles.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 185.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Texas City, TX, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charles 5 times a week. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Houston to Lake Charles Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 3h 19m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers