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

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Lake Charles by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane CAE - LCH
    8h 24m
    $232–1,114

  2. Drive 855.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Columbia to Lake Charlescar car 855.9 mi
    13h 59m
    $157–226

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to Lake Charlesbus bus
    19h 58m
    $178–270

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    30h 58m
    $362–778

  5. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane CAE - LFT
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    7h 49m
    $206–964

Columbia (CAE) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration8h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 771.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 24m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Columbia (CAE) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Lake Charles via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Doraville Station, and Atlanta in around 19h 58m.

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