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How to get to Lake Charles by train
Routes | 6 |
Trips per day | 8 |
train lines | 2 |
Stations | 1 |
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What train companies travel to Lake Charles, Louisiana?
Located in Louisiana, Lake Charles is accessible by train from 6 other cities. You can choose from 8 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Lake Charles on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Lake Charles are also available.
Train companies serving Lake Charles
Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak | 49 | 1d 1h 20m | $144.71 |
Amtrak Sunset Limited | 12 | 3h 57m | $35.23 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.
The Amtrak Sunset Limited is a southern Amtrak route that crosses through Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. The double-decker carriages have a variety of roomettes, bedrooms, and suites, as well as a restaurant and cafe service.
Which train carrier has the best service to Lake Charles?
Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Lake Charles by train with Amtrak Sunset Limited giving them a 4.3 rating out of 5.
Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak Sunset Limited had the most comfortable train service to Lake Charles taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak Sunset Limited offers. They rate Amtrak Sunset Limited a 4.7 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive to Lake Charles punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak Sunset Limited has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Lake Charles, rating them a 3.3 based on their on time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main train station in Lake Charles is 100 Ryan St. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Lake Charles.
Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Los Angeles | 1d 17h 40m | $225.32 |
Austin | 20h 29m | $66.50 |
Baton Rouge | 7h 55m | $56.13 |
Lafayette | 1h 31m | $14.65 |
Beaumont | 1h 24m | $18.46 |
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