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How to get fromCharleston to Lake Charlesby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Charleston to Lake Charles by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane CHS - LCH
    7h 7m
    $110–469

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to La Grange Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from La Grange Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    26h 1m
    $178–302

  3. Drive 909.3 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Lake Charlescar car 909.3 mi
    15h 49m
    $166–240

  4. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane CHS - LFT
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    8h
    $114–460

  5. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane CHS - HOU
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    8h 1m
    $230–916

  6. Bus via Baton Rouge

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    28h 3m
    $162–334

Charleston to Lake Charles by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration28h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 817.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mary St / Meeting St to Lake Charles via N. Charleston SuperStop, North Charleston Transit Center, Charleston Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and La Grange Bus Station in around 26h 1m.

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