There are 7 ways to get from Alabama to Lake Charles by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
best- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane BHM - LCH
4h 54m$121–531Fly from Mobile Regional Airport
cheapest- Fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane MOB - LCH
7h 37m$77–362Bus
- Take the bus from Huntsville to New Yorkbus Nyc
- Take the bus from New York to Atlantabus
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Lake Charlesbus
42h 25m$329–470Bus, train
- Take the bus from Huntsville to New Yorkbus Nyc
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus
2d 5h$602–1,178Drive 599.5 mi
- Drive from Huntsville to Lake Charlescar 599.5 mi
10h 44m$110–158Fly from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
- Fly from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane HSV - LCH
4h 33m$121–511Bus via Baton Rouge
- Take the bus from Huntsville to New Yorkbus Nyc
- Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus
2d$368–630
Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alabama to Lake Charles is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Alabama to Lake Charles is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Alabama to Lake Charles. However, there are services departing from Huntsville and arriving at Lake Charles via New York and Atlanta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 25m.
The distance between Alabama and Lake Charles is 462 miles. The road distance is 603 miles.
The best way to get from Alabama to Lake Charles without a car is to bus which takes 42h 25m and costs $320 - $470.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Alabama to Lake Charles, including transfers.
Alabama to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Huntsville station.
The best way to get from Alabama to Lake Charles is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $470 and takes 42h 25m.
Alabama to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at New York station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alabama to Lake Charles is 603 miles. It takes approximately 10h 44m to drive from Alabama to Lake Charles.
What companies run services between Alabama, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Huntsville to Lake Charles via Huntsville, New York, Atlanta, and Atlanta in around 42h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Mobile Regional Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Mobile Regional Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $450–950
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Huntsville to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $110–160
Bus from New York to Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $100–150
Bus from Huntsville to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $110–160
Bus from Huntsville to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $110–160
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Atlanta to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–150
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York City Chinatown to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–260
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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