What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Lake Charles?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Lake Charles is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 17h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Lake Charles?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Lake Charles is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $160 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Lake Charles?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Lake Charles. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Lake Charles via Kansas City and Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 35m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Lake Charles?

The distance between Des Moines and Lake Charles is 807 miles. The road distance is 908.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Lake Charles without a car is to bus via New South Memphis which takes 26h 35m and costs $260 - $410.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Lake Charles?

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Des Moines to Lake Charles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Lake Charles bus from?

Des Moines to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Lake Charles?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Lake Charles is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via New South Memphis, which costs $260 - $410 and takes 26h 35m.

Where does the Des Moines to Lake Charles bus arrive?

Des Moines to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Lake Charles?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Lake Charles is 909 miles. It takes approximately 17h 1m to drive from Des Moines to Lake Charles.

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

Book your Des Moines to Lake Charles bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lake Charles?

There are 127+ hotels available in Lake Charles.

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

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

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Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane DSM - LCH
4h 47m
$169–734
Drive 903.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Lake Charlescar 903.6 mi
17h 1m
$165–239
Bus via New South Memphis
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Memphis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus
26h 35m
$263–402
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaignbus
2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus
29h 42m
$398–744
Fly to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane DSM - BPT
2. Take the bus from Port Arthur to Lake Charlesbus
6h 41m
$227–811
Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane DSM - LFT
2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain
7h 18m
$193–784
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus
30h 45m
$255–404

Des Moines to Lake Charles by bus and train

7Weekly Services

29h 42mAverage Duration

$398Cheapest Price

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Distance: 802.5 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Lake Charles via Kansas City and Memphis Bus Station in around 26h 35m.

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