How much does a train ticket from Houston to Lake Charles cost?

The average train ticket price from Houston to Lake Charles is $36. The best way to find train tickets from Houston to Lake Charles is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Houston to Lake Charles?

A train trip between Houston and Lake Charles is around 3h 19m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 19m. This is the time it takes to travel the 133 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Houston and Lake Charles?

The number of trains from Houston to Lake Charles can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Houston to Lake Charles by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Houston to Lake Charles?

When taking the train from Houston to Lake Charles, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Train Houston to Lake Charles from $27 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Houston to Lake Charles on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	12:10pm	Amtrak Station	3h 19m	3:29pm	Lake Charles, LA	CheapestFastest
	Train	12:10pm	Amtrak Station	3h 19m	3:29pm	Lake Charles, LA	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 2:57 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Houston to Lake Charles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Lake Charles. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

134 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$28 - $49	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$30 - $59	Average Duration3h 19m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5593 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 $30

Amtrak Houston Lake Charles recent customer reviews

Comfort, cleaning, on time, cost.

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March 27, 2024

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March 5, 2022

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Houston, US to Lake Charles by train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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11/18

$33

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$55

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The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Lake Charles was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $33

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Houston, US to Lake Charles, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $33 to $283 for a train ticket from Houston, US to Lake Charles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $55 which is on 2025-11-21.