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How to get fromPortland to Lake Charlesby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Lake Charles by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)planePDX - LCH
    8h 8m
    $184–766

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
    5. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus
    2d 8h
    $322–844

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Los AngelestrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Lake Charles StationtrainSunset Limited
    2d 23h
    $302–781

  4. Drive 2,275.3 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Lake Charlescar2,275.3 mi
    40h 4m
    $416–600

  5. Fly to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)planePDX - BPT
    2. Take the bus from Port Arthur to Lake Charlesbus
    10h 3m
    $242–843

  6. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)planePDX - LFT
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain
    10h 34m
    $203–831

Portland to Lake Charles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration2d 23hAverage Duration
Ticket$302Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Lake Charles via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, El Paso Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd in around 2d 8h.

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