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How to get to Lake Charles by train
- Routes
- 8
- Trips per day
- 11
- train lines
- 2
- Stations
- 1
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Station Information
Popular train stations in Lake Charles:
- 100 Ryan St
What train companies travel to Lake Charles, LA?
Located in Louisiana, Lake Charles is accessible by train from 8 other cities. You can choose from 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 25 | 1 day, 17 hr, 57 min | CZK 7,176.72 |
| Amtrak Sunset Limited | 8 | 2 hr, 56 min | CZK 727.71 |
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
CZK 389.62 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Lake Charles, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on trains from your city to Lake Charles. In the last month, the lowest average price on a route to Lake Charles was CZK 389.62.
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CZK 389.62
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.
The closest airport to Lake Charles is Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH), located 7 miles from the city center of Lake Charles.
Lake Charles ranks number 4 among the most popular train destinations in Louisiana. Lake Charles ranks number 435 among train destinations in the country. Lake Charles ranks number 5 in Louisiana by the number of places connected to it by train. There are 8 direct train schedules arriving in Lake Charles each day.
The population of Lake Charles is 76,070. It ranks number 3 by population in Louisiana. It ranks number 150 by population in the country.
A short train trip to Lake Charles, under 60 miles, can cost as little as CZK 389.62. A 60 to 200 mile train trip to Lake Charles starts at CZK 389.62. A longer trip by train to Lake Charles can be as cheap as CZK 1,233.78. Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as CZK 389.62.
Solo travelers choose to travel by train to Lake Charles for its affordable fares and because of the safe and convenient experience that they note in their reviews.
The closest train station to the city center of Lake Charles is 100 Ryan St, located just 0.8 miles away. Select 100 Ryan St as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Lake Charles. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.
| Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | 20 hr, 7 min | CZK 1,950.67 |
| Lafayette | 1 hr, 31 min | CZK 514.29 |
| New Orleans | 4 hr, 55 min | CZK 1,118.41 |
| Beaumont | 1 hr, 24 min | CZK 483.34 |
| Houston | 3 hr, 19 min | CZK 803.26 |
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