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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Houston to Lake Charles Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    3h 19m
    $45–95

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus bus FlixBus N2211
    3h 29m
    $23–41

  3. Drive 144.4 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Lake Charlescar car 144.4 mi
    2h 26m
    $27–39

  4. Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane IAH - LCH
    3h 5m
    $49–307

  5. Bus via Magnolia Transit Center

    1. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus Houston
    4h 3m
    $51–72

  6. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane DFW - LCH
    3h 52m
    $59–326

Texas to Lake Charles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration3h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 143.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Houston to Lake Charles Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charles 5 times a week. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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