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

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

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  1. Fly Wichita Falls to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Wichita Falls (SPS) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane SPS - LCH
    4h 25m
    $92–384

  2. Drive  447 mi

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    1. Drive from Wichita Falls to Lake Charlescar car 447 mi
    8h 53m
    $82–118

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wichita Falls Travel Center to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fort Worth to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus bus
    11h 20m
    $169–214

  4. Fly Wichita Falls to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wichita Falls (SPS) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane plane SPS - BPT
    2. Take the bus from Port Arthur to Lake Charlesbus bus
    10h 18m
    $145–461

  5. Bus to Lawton–Fort Sill Regional Airport, fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Wichita Falls Travel Center to Lawtonbus bus
    2. Fly from Lawton–Fort Sill Regional Airport (LAW) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane LAW - LCH
    6h 20m
    $97–404

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wichita Falls Travel Center to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fort Worth to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the train from Houston to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    12h 23m
    $222–309

  7. Bus via Dallas

    1. Take the bus from Wichita Falls Travel Center 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
    12h 47m
    $115–173

  8. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Wichita Falls Travel Center to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    12h 55m
    $121–183

Wichita Falls to Lake Charles by bus, tram, and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration12h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 418.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Wichita Falls, TX, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

American Airlines flies from Wichita Falls (SPS) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wichita Falls Travel Center to Lake Charles via Ft Worth Bus Station, Fort Worth, Hyatt Regency Houston, Smith St @ Dallas St, Pierce St @ Louisiana St, and Downtown Houston in around 11h 20m.

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