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

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

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  1. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane YVR - LCH
    9h 10m
    $143–568

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    2d 12h
    $437–846

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    3d 3h
    $1,048–2,379

  4. Drive 2,469.3 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Lake Charlescar car 2,469.3 mi
    43h 35m
    $566–817

  5. Fly to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane plane YVR - BPT
    2. Take the bus from Port Arthur to Lake Charlesbus bus
    11h 4m
    $201–645

  6. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane YVR - LFT
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    11h 48m
    $166–618

  7. Train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    3d 9h
    $1,029–2,202

Vancouver to Lake Charles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration3d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,048Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,060.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Air Canada fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vancouver to Lake Charles via Seattle Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd in around 2d 12h.

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