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How to get fromBirmingham to Lake Charlesby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Birmingham to Lake Charles by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane BHM - LCH
    4h 56m
    $116–531

  2. Drive 501.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Birmingham to Lake Charlescar car 501.8 mi
    9h 8m
    $92–133

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Opelika 4th Street Stationbus bus Greyhound US0624S
    2. Take the bus from Opelika 4th Street Station to Lake Charlesbus bus Atlanta
    12h 1m
    $117–162

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Birmingham to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    12h 39m
    $141–288

  5. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane BHM - LFT
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    6h 44m
    $134–561

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Birmingham to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    14h 4m
    $176–383

  7. Bus via Mobile (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    15h 25m
    $97–196

Birmingham to Lake Charles by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 459.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, 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 bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Lake Charles via Opelika 4th Street Station in around 12h 1m.

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