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

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There are 9 ways to get from Winnipeg to Lake Charles by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane YWG - LCH
    11h 16m
    $133–565

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    3. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    5. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    3d 2h
    $805–1,776

  3. Drive 1,509.2 mi

    1. Drive from Winnipeg to Lake Charlescar car 1,509.2 mi
    26h 52m
    $346–499

  4. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane YWG - LFT
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    12h 10m
    $167–615

  5. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane YWG - IAH
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus bus
    12h 55m
    $397–846

  6. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane YWG - HOU
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    13h 39m
    $284–1,074

  7. Train, bus via Atlanta

    1. Take the train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to La Grange Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from La Grange Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    3d 3h
    $584–1,117

  8. Train, bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Champaignbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    3d 4h

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    3d 19h
    $984–2,048

Winnipeg to Lake Charles by train, car, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration3d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$805Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,393.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 16m

What companies run services between Winnipeg, MB, Canada and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

United Airlines, Air Canada, and three other airlines fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Winnipeg to Lake Charles Station via Toronto Union Station, Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 3d 19h.

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