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

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

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  1. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane TPA - LCH
    6h 37m
    $123–405

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus Greyhound US0780s
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Lake Charlesbus bus Greyhound US0799
    18h 55m
    $134–211

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    46h 31m
    $1,037–1,615

  4. Drive  805.6 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to Lake Charlescar car 805.6 mi
    13h 53m
    $147–213

  5. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane TPA - LFT
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    8h 36m
    $133–510

  6. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane TPA - HOU
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    8h 12m
    $129–474

Tampa to Lake Charles by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 678.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Lake Charles via Tallahassee in around 18h 55m.

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