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Compare bus, flight, and train for Philadelphia, PA to Lake Charles, LA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Lake Charles, LA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $352. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 28h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $352, and a flight costs an average of $803.
Distance: 1218 miles (1961 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$352 Average price Cheapest | $471 Average price | $803 Average price |
37h 25m Average total duration 36h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46h 47m Average total duration 46h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31h 45m Average total duration Fastest 28h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Lake Charles, LA:
A bus is $119 (€95) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Lake Charles, LA costing on average $471 (€376).
A bus is $451 (€360) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Lake Charles, LA costing on average $803 (€641).
Other travel options to Lake Charles, LA take longer:
Bus takes on average 36h 55m.
Train takes on average 46h 17m.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Lake Charles, LA
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Buses from Philadelphia, PA to Lake Charles, LA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 36h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $352 (€281) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 10:00, the last at 21:10. The fastest bus covers the 1218 miles (1961 km) distance in 36h 55m.
Distance 1218 miles (1961 km) |
Average bus duration 36h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $352 (€281) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 36h 55m |
First bus 10:00 AM |
Last bus 9:10 PM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
FAQs: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Lake Charles, LA
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