What is the cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Lake Charles?

The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Lake Charles is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 16h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Lake Charles?

The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Lake Charles is to fly which takes 7h 37m and costs $160 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Cincinnati and Lake Charles?

No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Lake Charles. However, there are services departing from Covington Bus Stop and arriving at Lake Charles via Nashville Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 25m.

How far is it from Cincinnati to Lake Charles?

The distance between Cincinnati and Lake Charles is 811 miles. The road distance is 913.9 miles.

How do I travel from Cincinnati to Lake Charles without a car?

The best way to get from Cincinnati to Lake Charles without a car is to bus via New South Memphis which takes 22h 25m and costs $180 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Cincinnati to Lake Charles?

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Cincinnati to Lake Charles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cincinnati to Lake Charles bus from?

Cincinnati to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Covington Bus Stop station.

Bus or fly from Cincinnati to Lake Charles?

The best way to get from Cincinnati to Lake Charles is to fly which takes 7h 37m and costs $160 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via New South Memphis, which costs $180 - $300 and takes 22h 25m.

Where does the Cincinnati to Lake Charles bus arrive?

Cincinnati to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Cincinnati and Lake Charles?

Lake Charles is 1h behind Cincinnati. It is currently 11:31 AM in Cincinnati and 10:31 AM in Lake Charles.

Can I drive from Cincinnati to Lake Charles?

Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Lake Charles is 914 miles. It takes approximately 16h 41m to drive from Cincinnati to Lake Charles.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cincinnati to Lake Charles?

Book your Cincinnati to Lake Charles bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lake Charles?

There are 129+ hotels available in Lake Charles.

Cincinnati to Lake Charles - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly Covington to Lake Charles Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane CVG - LCH
7h 37m
$162–764
Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane SDF - HOU
3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus
8h 23m
$145–518
Bus via New South Memphis
1. Take the bus from Covington Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus
22h 25m
$180–294
Drive 908.6 mi
1. Drive from Cincinnati to Lake Charlescar 908.6 mi
16h 41m
$156–225
Fly Covington to Lafayette Regional Airport, train
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane CVG - LFT
2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain
9h 17m
$182–830
Fly Covington to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane CVG - BPT
2. Take the bus from Port Arthur to Lake Charlesbus
11h 38m
$220–892
Bus
1. Take the bus from Covington Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135
2. Take the bus from Atlanta to Lake Charlesbus Atlanta
22h 37m
$208–293

Cincinnati to Lake Charles by bus

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22h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 805.9 mi
Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Covington Bus Stop to Lake Charles via Nashville Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station in around 22h 25m.

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