There are 6 ways to get from Florida to Lake Charles by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Jacksonville to Lake Charles Regional Airport
best- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane JAX - LCH
6h 50m$98–446Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Tallahasseebus Greyhound US0760S
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Lake Charlesbus Greyhound US0799
16h 45m$116–191Drive 728.4 mi
- Drive from Jacksonville to Lake Charlescar 728.4 mi
11h 50m$133–192Fly Tampa to Lake Charles Regional Airport
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane TPA - LCH
6h 36m$98–455Fly Orlando to Lake Charles Regional Airport
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane MCO - LCH
6h 16m$98–445Fly Tampa to William P. Hobby Airport, bus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane TPA - HOU
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus
8h 3m$129–484
Florida to Lake Charles by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Florida to Lake Charles is to bus which costs $110 - $200 and takes 16h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Florida to Lake Charles is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs $95 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Florida to Lake Charles. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Lake Charles via Tallahassee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 45m.
The distance between Florida and Lake Charles is 716 miles. The road distance is 732.6 miles.
The best way to get from Florida to Lake Charles without a car is to bus which takes 16h 45m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Florida to Lake Charles, including transfers.
Florida to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jacksonville station.
The best way to get from Florida to Lake Charles is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $95 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 16h 45m.
Florida to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tallahassee station.
Lake Charles is 1h behind Florida. It is currently 3:55 AM in Florida and 2:55 AM in Lake Charles.
What companies run services between Florida, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jacksonville to Lake Charles via Tallahassee in around 16h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tampa to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Tampa to William P. Hobby Airport via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Tampa to William P. Hobby Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Tampa to William P. Hobby Airport via Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Tampa to William P. Hobby Airport via Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jacksonville to Tallahassee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tallahassee to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Florida to Lake Charles is 733 miles. It takes approximately 11h 50m to drive from Florida to Lake Charles.
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