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How to get fromFort Lauderdale to Lake Charlesby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane FLL - LCH
    7h 3m
    $133–436

  2. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane MIA - LCH
    6h 57m
    $125–419

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tallahasseebus bus FlixBus 2410
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Lake Charlesbus bus Greyhound US0799
    22h 55m
    $160–293

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    2d 3h
    $667–1,424

  5. Drive 1,019 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Lake Charlescar car 1,019 mi
    16h 34m
    $186–269

  6. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane FLL - HOU
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    8h 11m
    $504–1,175

  7. Bus via Airport/Rental Car Center

    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Fieldbus bus Miami
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Lake Charlesbus bus Greyhound US0799
    24h 57m
    $199–405

Fort Lauderdale to Lake Charles by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration22h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 856.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Lake Charles via Tallahassee in around 22h 55m.

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