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

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There are 8 ways to get from Topeka to Lake Charles by car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), bus, or train

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  1. Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Topeka to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car car
    2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane MHK - LCH
    5h 19m
    $93–440

  2. Bus via Dallas

    1. Take the bus from Topeka to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus bus
    20h 2m
    $156–248

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    36h 54m
    $404–972

  4. Drive  714.8 mi

    1. Drive from Topeka to Lake Charlescar car 714.8 mi
    14h 13m
    $131–189

  5. Bus to Kansas City, fly

    1. Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane MCI - LCH
    8h 36m
    $154–667

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Topeka to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    20h 9m
    $159–257

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Topeka to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas to Houston - Telephone Rdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    21h 21m
    $196–333

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Topeka to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the train from Houston to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    21h 26m
    $145–268

Topeka to Lake Charles by bus, tram, and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration20h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 723 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Topeka to Lake Charles via Dallas Bus Station, Bachman Station, West End Station, Lamar @ Pacific - S - Ns, Akard @ Marilla - S - Ns, Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St, Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St, and Downtown Houston in around 20h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Topeka Station to Lake Charles Station via Chicago Union Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 36h 54m.

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