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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: April 27 atDeparture city: HoustonDeparture location: Amtrak StationArrival time: April 27 atDestination city: Lake CharlesDestination location: Lake Charles, LAOperated by: Amtrak
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Houston to Lake CharlesAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Lake Charles. The journey takes about 3 hours 19 minutes and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Houston to Lake Charles: Trip Overview
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Based on 5076 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $29.00
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The cheapest trip from Houston to Lake Charles was searched and found on Apr 27, 2025 with a price of $32To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Houston to Lake Charles, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $32 to $145 for a train ticket from Houston to Lake Charles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-04-27.
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Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Houston to Lake Charles is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Lake Charles, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Houston and Lake Charles, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Houston to Lake Charles.
Did you know?
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
What's the cheapest way to go from Houston to Lake Charles?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Houston and Lake Charles is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $34 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $29. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Lake Charles, choose the train, as it will take you from Houston to Lake Charles in about 2h 40m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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