There are 7 ways to get from Branson to Lake Charles by shuttle, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Shuttle to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport
best- Take a shuttle bus from Branson - Casey's to Springfield
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane SGF - LCH
6h 27m$99–406Drive 528.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Branson to Lake Charlescar 528.8 mi
10h$97–140Bus
- Take the bus from Branson / Hollister to Memphis Bus Stationbus Jefferson 121
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus FlixBus N2211
18h 29m$172–273Drive to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport
- Drive from Branson to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)car
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane XNA - LCH
6h 29m$113–507Shuttle to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Branson - Casey's to Springfield
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane SGF - BPT
- Take the bus from Port Arthur to Lake Charlesbus
8h 21m$157–483Taxi to Boone County Airport, fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport
- Take the taxi from Branson to Boone County Airport (HRO)taxi
- Fly from Boone County Airport (HRO) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane HRO - LCH
8h 10m$148–480Bus, train
- Take the bus from Branson / Hollister to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jacksonbus
- Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain
21h 47m$237–438
Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Branson to Lake Charles is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Branson to Lake Charles is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $95 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Branson to Lake Charles. However, there are services departing from Branson / Hollister and arriving at Lake Charles via Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 29m.
The distance between Branson and Lake Charles is 556 miles. The road distance is 531.9 miles.
The best way to get from Branson to Lake Charles without a car is to bus which takes 18h 29m and costs $170 - $280.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Branson to Lake Charles, including transfers.
Branson to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Branson / Hollister station.
Branson to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Branson to Lake Charles is 532 miles. It takes approximately 10h to drive from Branson to Lake Charles.
There are 124+ hotels available in Lake Charles.
What companies run services between Branson, MO, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Branson to Lake Charles via Branson / Hollister and Memphis Bus Station in around 18h 29m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Jack Brooks Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Boone County Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–600
Flights from Boone County Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Memphis, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Boone County Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–650
Flights from Boone County Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Memphis, Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-888-875-6287
- Website
- oatstransit.org
Shuttle from Branson - Casey's to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.oatstransit.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.oatstransit.org/schedules
Shuttle from Branson - Casey's to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.oatstransit.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.oatstransit.org/schedules
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Branson / Hollister to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from Branson / Hollister to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–95
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Port Arthur to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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