There are 7 ways to get from Lake Charles to Dallas by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, bus (Greyhound), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport
best- Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane LCH - DFW
3h 12m$54–316Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Downtown Houstonbus FlixBus 2211 / ...
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus FlixBus 2240 / ...
7h 55m$46–79Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lake Charles Station to San Antonio Stationtrain Sunset Limited
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to Dallastrain Texas Eagle
19h 40m$150–351Drive 312.1 mi
- Drive from Lake Charles to Dallascar 312.1 mi
6h 27m$57–83Bus to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Port Arthurbus
- Fly from Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane BPT - DFW
4h 58m$117–388Bus via Dallas Bus Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0799
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1100 / ...
8h 45m$67–121Train, bus
- Take the train from Lake Charles Station to Houstontrain Sunset Limited
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus FlixBus 2240 / ...
10h 4m$62–124
Lake Charles to Dallas by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Charles to Dallas is to bus which costs $45 - $80 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Charles to Dallas is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $50 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Charles to Dallas. However, there are services departing from Lake Charles and arriving at Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum via Downtown Houston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Charles station to Dallas. However, there are services departing from Lake Charles Station and arriving at Dallas via San Antonio Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 40m.
The distance between Lake Charles and Dallas is 327 miles. The road distance is 313.9 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Charles to Dallas without a car is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Lake Charles to Dallas, including transfers.
Lake Charles to Dallas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Lake Charles station.
Lake Charles to Dallas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lake Charles Station.
The best way to get from Lake Charles to Dallas is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $50 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 7h 55m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $360 and takes 19h 40m.
What companies run services between Lake Charles, LA, USA and Dallas, TX, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake Charles to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum via Downtown Houston in around 7h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Jack Brooks Regional Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lake Charles Station to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Antonio Station to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Lake Charles Station to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Lake Charles to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Houston to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Lake Charles to Port Arthur
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lake Charles to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Charles to Dallas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downtown Houston station.
Lake Charles to Dallas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Antonio Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Charles to Dallas is 314 miles. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Lake Charles to Dallas.
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