What is the cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Lake Charles?

The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Lake Charles is to fly which costs $100 - $500 and takes 6h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Phoenix to Lake Charles?

The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Lake Charles is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $100 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Phoenix and Lake Charles?

No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to Lake Charles. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Lake Charles via El Paso Bus Station and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 45m.

How far is it from Phoenix to Lake Charles?

The distance between Phoenix and Lake Charles is 1140 miles. The road distance is 1287.5 miles.

How do I travel from Phoenix to Lake Charles without a car?

The best way to get from Phoenix to Lake Charles without a car is to bus which takes 26h 45m and costs $240 - $430.

How long does it take to get from Phoenix to Lake Charles?

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Phoenix to Lake Charles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Phoenix to Lake Charles bus from?

Phoenix to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Phoenix to Lake Charles?

The best way to get from Phoenix to Lake Charles is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $100 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $430 and takes 26h 45m.

Where does the Phoenix to Lake Charles bus arrive?

Phoenix to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Paso Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Phoenix and Lake Charles?

Lake Charles is 1h ahead of Phoenix. It is currently 2:07 AM in Phoenix and 3:07 AM in Lake Charles.

Can I drive from Phoenix to Lake Charles?

Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Lake Charles is 1288 miles. It takes approximately 20h 43m to drive from Phoenix to Lake Charles.

Where can I stay near Lake Charles?

There are 142+ hotels available in Lake Charles.

Phoenix to Lake Charles - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix to Lake Charles by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane PHX - LCH
6h 9m
$106–493
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus
26h 45m
$241–429
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus FlixBus 2042 / ...
2. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain Sunset Limited
31h 41m
$294–673
Drive 1,280.1 mi
1. Drive from Phoenix to Lake Charlescar 1,280.1 mi
20h 43m
$234–338
Fly to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane PHX - BPT
2. Take the bus from Port Arthur to Lake Charlesbus
7h 53m
$164–570
Fly to William P. Hobby Airport, bus
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane PHX - HOU
2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus
7h 32m
$232–1,022
Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane PHX - LFT
2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain
8h 25m
$127–553

Phoenix to Lake Charles by bus and train

3Weekly Services

31h 41mAverage Duration

$294Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Phoenix to Lake Charles.

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Distance: 1,133.7 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Lake Charles via El Paso Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd in around 26h 45m.

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