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

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

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  1. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane DTW - LCH
    7h 28m
    $173–565

  2. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane DTW - LFT
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    9h 12m
    $157–665

  3. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    27h 30m
    $215–394

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    30h 18m
    $421–888

  5. Drive 1,136.3 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Lake Charlescar car 1,136.3 mi
    21h 59m
    $208–300

  6. Fly to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane plane DTW - BPT
    2. Take the bus from Port Arthur to Lake Charlesbus bus
    9h 53m
    $231–642

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0110 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to Lake Charlesbus bus Atlanta
    28h 5m
    $229–371

Detroit to Lake Charles by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration27h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,027 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Lake Charles via Nashville Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station in around 27h 30m.

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