LA → AZ · about 1,017 miles

Lake Charles to Benson train schedule

Amtrak runs 3 direct trains a week from Lake Charles to Benson. The fastest takes 29 hours 43 minutes; every train leaves at 1:55 PM.

Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least

Trains a week
3
Fastest trip
29h 43m
Leaves at
1:55 PM

Timetable

Every train leaves from Lake Charles and arrives at Benson Amtrak. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.

Direct trains from Lake Charles, LA to Benson, AZ
DepartsArrivesDurationDaysRail company
1:55 PM5:38 PM +1 day29h 43mMon, Wed, SatAmtrak
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1:55 PM6:38 PM +1 day30h 43mMon, Wed, SatAmtrak
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Where to board in Lake Charles Where you get off in Benson The route of the busiest trip

Return trip: Benson to Lake Charles

Questions

How long is the train from Lake Charles to Benson?

The fastest direct train takes 29 hours 43 minutes.

What time is the first train from Lake Charles to Benson?

Every departure is at 1:55 PM (Mon, Wed, Sat).

Which rail companies go from Lake Charles to Benson?

Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.

Where do I catch the train in Lake Charles?

Trains to Benson leave from Lake Charles Amtrak station.