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How to Travel from

San Francisco to Lake Charles

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Lake
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$535.79
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Lake
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$637.84

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Lake
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$535.79
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Lake
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.35–$701.63

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$178.60
Train from Los Angeles to Lake
Ave. Duration:
39h 29m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$165.84–$561.30
Train from Houston to Lake
Ave. Duration:
3h 19m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$20.41–$102.05

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Merced
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.21–$108.43
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Houston
Ave. Duration:
32h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$121.19–$701.63

Tornado Bus Company

Phone:
+1 888 358 6762
Website:
tornadobus.com
Bus from El Paso to Houston
Ave. Duration:
13h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$165.84–$420.98
Bus from Houston to Pilot
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.62–$82.92

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Los
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$38.27–$127.57

Tufesa Mexico

Phone:
+52 644 410 2444
Website:
tufesa.com.mx/
Bus from Merced to Tucson
Ave. Duration:
15h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.54–$114.81

Tufesa

Phone:
+1 833 766 3553
Website:
tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Merced to Tucson
Ave. Duration:
15h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$153.08–$191.35
Bus from Tucson to El
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$70.16–$102.05

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Lake Charles?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Lake Charles is to fly which costs $119.57 - $489.13 and takes 7h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Lake Charles?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Lake Charles is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs $119.57 - $489.13 .

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Lake Charles?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Lake Charles. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Lake Charles via San Jose and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

How far is it from San Francisco to Lake Charles?

The distance between San Francisco and Lake Charles is 2840 km. The road distance is 3329.7 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Lake Charles without a car is to bus which takes 44h 29m and costs $304.35 - $760.87 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Lake Charles?

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from San Francisco to Lake Charles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Lake Charles train from?

San Francisco to Lake Charles train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to Lake Charles?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Lake Charles is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs $119.57 - $489.13 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $304.35 - $760.87 and takes 44h 29m, you could also Caltrain and train, which costs $184.78 - $652.17 and takes 2 days 5h.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Lake Charles?

Lake Charles is 2h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 01:47 in San Francisco and 03:47 in Lake Charles.

Where does the San Francisco to Lake Charles train arrive?

San Francisco to Lake Charles train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Lake Charles?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Lake Charles is 3330 km. It takes approximately 32h 23m to drive from San Francisco to Lake Charles.

Which airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport Airport?

American Airlines and United Airlines offer flights from San Francisco International Airport Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Lake Charles?

There are 124+ hotels available in Lake Charles. Prices start at $68.77 per night.
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