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Trip Summary
You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Lake Charles and Benson. The average train journey from Lake Charles to Benson takes 30 hours and 3 minutes, though some trains might be a few minutes slower or faster.
| Distance | 1016 mi (1636 km) |
| Fastest train | 30h 3m |
| Lowest price | $106.50 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Lake Charles to Benson?
2 train services operate from Lake Charles to Benson. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 1d 6h 3m | $104.00 |
| Amtrak Sunset Limited | 1 | 1d 6h 3m | $109.00 |
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 Benson every day, as well as 0 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $104.
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 restuarant and cafe service.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Lake Charles and Benson is approximately 1016 miles, or 1636 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 30 hours and 3 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 Benson tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. 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 Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Lake Charles at 1:00pm while the last train of the day leaves at 1:00pm. 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 Benson 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 Benson 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 Benson?
Main arrival station: 105 E 4th St
Benson has one train station.
All train stations in Benson:
105 E 4th St
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