Getting around
EverydayUpdated
Most people here drive, but Lake Charles runs a weekday bus system, and the regional airport has nonstop flights to two big hubs.
City buses
Lake Charles Transit
Five routes, weekdays only, with a bus about every 45 minutes. No service on city holidays. Track buses live on the transit map.
- Routes
- Kirkman/University, Simmons/Prater, Sowela/Mill, Oak Park/Power Centre, Nelson Rd/Country Club
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 5:45 AM to 5:45 PM
- Office
- 1155 Ryan St, Lake Charles
- Phone
- (337) 491-1253
- Live map
- america.transitfare.com
- Website
- Transit page
Para-transit
Door-to-door rides for riders who qualify. Book at least a day ahead.
- Fare
- $1 one way, $2 round trip
- Book
- (337) 491-1267
Flying
Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
American flies nonstop to Dallas-Fort Worth and United flies nonstop to Houston Intercontinental, so most trips connect through one of the two. Parking and Wi-Fi are free.
- Address
- 500 Airport Blvd, Lake Charles
- Phone
- (337) 477-6051
- Website
- flylakecharles.com
- Listing
- Open it in our directory
Driving
Road conditions
The state's line for traffic, road closures and construction.
- Website
- 511la.org
New to driving here? Your license and car tags have a 30-day deadline: see driver's license and car tags.
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