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

The cheapest way to get from Slidell to Lake Charles is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Slidell to Lake Charles is to bus which takes 3h 7m and costs $27 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Slidell and Lake Charles?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Slidell and arriving at Lake Charles. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Slidell and Lake Charles?

No, there is no direct train from Slidell station to Lake Charles station. However, there are services departing from Slidell Station and arriving at Lake Charles Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Slidell to Lake Charles?

The distance between Slidell and Lake Charles is 222 miles. The road distance is 216.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Slidell to Lake Charles without a car is to bus which takes 3h 7m and costs $27 - $90.

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

The bus from Slidell to Lake Charles takes 3h 7m including transfers and departs five times a week.

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

Slidell to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Slidell station.

Where do I catch the Slidell to Lake Charles train from?

Slidell to Lake Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Slidell Station.

Train or bus from Slidell to Lake Charles?

The best way to get from Slidell to Lake Charles is to bus which takes 3h 7m and costs $27 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $70 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Slidell to Lake Charles bus arrive?

Slidell to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Lake Charles station.

Where does the Slidell to Lake Charles train arrive?

Slidell to Lake Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.

Can I drive from Slidell to Lake Charles?

Yes, the driving distance between Slidell to Lake Charles is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Slidell to Lake Charles.

How do I get a train ticket from Slidell to Lake Charles?

Book your Slidell to Lake Charles train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Slidell to Lake Charles?

Book your Slidell to Lake Charles bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lake Charles?

There are 137+ hotels available in Lake Charles.

Slidell to Lake Charles - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Slidell to Lake Charles by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Slidell to Lake Charlesbus Atlanta
3h 7m
$27–90
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Slidell Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain Sunset Limited
7h 35m
$53–65
Drive 214.9 mi
1. Drive from Slidell to Lake Charlescar 214.9 mi
3h 35m
$40–57
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Slidell to Gulfportbus
2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane GPT - LCH
6h 52m
$131–458

Slidell to Lake Charles by bus

12Weekly Buses

3h 7mAverage Duration

$27Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Slidell to Lake Charles.

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Distance: 220.5 mi
Duration: 3h 7m

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

Omnibus Express operates a bus from Slidell to Lake Charles once daily. Tickets cost $60–80 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Slidell Station to Lake Charles Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 7h 35m.

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