LA → TX · about 549 miles
Lake Charles to Sanderson train schedule
Amtrak runs 3 direct trains a week from Lake Charles to Sanderson. The fastest takes 18 hours 32 minutes; every train leaves at 1:55 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 3
- Fastest trip
- 18h 32m
- Leaves at
- 1:55 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Lake Charles and arrives at Sanderson Amtrak. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:55 PM | 8:27 AM +1 day | 18h 32m | Mon, Wed, Sat | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Lake Charles Where you get off in Sanderson The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Lake Charles
Where the train stops in Sanderson
- Sanderson Amtrak Map of Sanderson Amtrak (Google Maps)
Return trip: Sanderson to Lake Charles
Questions
How long is the train from Lake Charles to Sanderson?
The fastest direct train takes 18 hours 32 minutes.
What time is the first train from Lake Charles to Sanderson?
Every departure is at 1:55 PM (Mon, Wed, Sat).
Which rail companies go from Lake Charles to Sanderson?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Lake Charles?
Trains to Sanderson leave from Lake Charles Amtrak station.