There are 4 ways to get from Del Rio to Lake Charles by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Del Rio to San Antonio Bus Station
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Downtown Houston
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charles
11h 5m$77–204Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Del Rio Station to Lake Charles StationSunset Limited
14h 17m$50–180Drive 491.2 mi
- Drive from Del Rio to Lake Charles491.2 mi
8h 40m$90–130Train, fly
- Take the train from Del Rio Station to San Antonio Station
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)SAT - LCH
9h 29m$88–421
Del Rio to Lake Charles by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Del Rio to Lake Charles is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Del Rio to Lake Charles is to drive which takes 8h 40m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Del Rio to Lake Charles. However, there are services departing from Del Rio and arriving at Lake Charles via San Antonio Bus Station and Downtown Houston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Del Rio Station station and arriving at Lake Charles Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 14h 17m.
The distance between Del Rio and Lake Charles is 500 miles. The road distance is 494 miles.
The best way to get from Del Rio to Lake Charles without a car is to bus which takes 11h 5m and costs $75 - $210.
It takes approximately 11h 5m to get from Del Rio to Lake Charles, including transfers.
Del Rio to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Del Rio station.
Del Rio to Lake Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Del Rio Station.
The best way to get from Del Rio to Lake Charles is to bus which takes 11h 5m and costs $75 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $180 and takes 14h 17m.
What companies run services between Del Rio, TX, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?
You can take a bus from Del Rio to Lake Charles via San Antonio Bus Station and Downtown Houston in around 11h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Del Rio Station to Lake Charles Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $50–180 and the journey takes 14h 17m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Del Rio Station to Lake Charles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $50–130
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $65–180
- Business - advance purchase
- $90–390
- Business Class
- $150–410
Train from Del Rio Station to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Del Rio to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $18–85
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More Questions & Answers
Del Rio to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Antonio Bus Station.
Del Rio to Lake Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lake Charles Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Del Rio to Lake Charles is 494 miles. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from Del Rio to Lake Charles.
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