Train Des Moines IA - Lake Charles LA

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Travel information

Information about the train from Des Moines to Lake Charles. The train is one of the safest modes of transportation in existence, and offers a comfortable atmosphere for you to relax on your journey from Des Moines to Lake Charles. Best of all, getting from Des Moines to Lake Charles is budget-friendly, with train tickets starting at just $187. This is an estimate, so please contact the train ticket seller directly for precise information.

Route

According to our database, the best route to go from Des Moines to Lake Charles is through Osceola and Houston. Take a look at the route we propose for this trip. We show you all available schedules for each train trip.

Des Moines
Osceola
Houston
Lake Charles
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Tickets and schedules

Step 1

You can find the most accurate information for the route Des Moines IA - Osceola IA by clicking here

Step 2

Osceola Station

Houston Station

29h 35m

$165

Amtrak California Zephyr

Step 3

Houston, TX - Amtrak Station (HOS)

Lake Charles, LA (LCH)

3h 19m

$22

Amtrak

Frequently asked questions

How can I get cheap train tickets to go from Des Moines to Lake Charles?

If you want to get cheap train tickets from Des Moines to Lake Charles we recommend that you book in advance as the best Amtrak California Zephyr, Amtrak tickets sell out fast.The price of the ticket is usually $187.Remember that you must also add the cost of the journey: Des Moines -> Osceola

What time is the first train from Des Moines?

The first trains for the route we propose are:
Des Moines -> Osceola: -
Osceola -> Houston: 07:40
Houston -> Lake Charles: 12:10

What companies can help me on my trip?

The companies that can help you are: Amtrak California Zephyr, Amtrak.

How can I get ticket refund on Amtrak California Zephyr, Amtrak?

Each company has its rules and depending on the ticket, price, and offer different refund policies apply. We recommend that you contact the company where you bought the ticket to get a solution.

Why do I see more than one step on the route Des Moines - Lake Charles?

In Goticket we try to give a solution for every trip the user asks. Sometimes is not possible but we do our best to group different train direct routes to in order to create a multi-step journey that satisfies the user. This is the route we recommend::
1.- Des Moines -> Osceola
2.- Osceola -> Houston
3.- Houston -> Lake Charles

How far is Des Moines from Lake Charles?

The approximate distance between the two places is 1468 km. With the route we propose, it will take approximately 32h 54m (plus the time it takes to you to make: Des Moines -> Osceola).

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