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Trip Summary
2 trains operate daily from Lake Charles to Yuma. The train trip from Lake Charles to Yuma is usually about 35 hours and 54 minutes long. However, be prepared just in case your train arrives slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 1271 mi (2046 km) |
| Fastest train | 35h 54m |
| Lowest price | £126.40 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Lake Charles to Yuma?
2 train services operate from Lake Charles to Yuma. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 1d 11h 54m | £158.40 |
| Amtrak Sunset Limited | 1 | 1d 11h 54m | £126.40 |
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. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from Lake Charles to Yuma every day, as well as 0 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from £158.
The Sunset Limited is an Amtrak train that travels nearly 2,000 miles through the American Southwest from Los Angeles to New Orleans. The mountain, desert, and bayou landscapes along the route make the Sunset Limited one of the most scenic Amtrak train routes. Travelers can book a coach seat or upgrade to a roomette for additional space and sleeping accommodations. All classes of service can stay connected with seatside power outlets and access the cafe car to purchase snacks. A Coach ticket for a comfortable, convenient, and scenic ride from Lake Charles to Yuma on the Sunset Limited usually costs about .
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Lake Charles and Yuma is approximately 1271 miles, or 2046 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 35 hours and 54 minutes,
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Lake Charles to Yuma tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Tuesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Lake Charles at 13:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 13:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Lake Charles twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. One of these is a direct train, which will typically get you to Yuma faster. While it might still have stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Yuma to Lake Charles.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Lake Charles?
Main departure station: 100 Ryan St
There is one train station in Lake Charles.
All train stations in Lake Charles:
100 Ryan St
Where is the train station in Yuma?
Main arrival station: 281 Gila St
Yuma has one train station.
Train stations in Yuma:
281 Gila St
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