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

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

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  1. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane JAX - LCH
    7h 44m
    $113–516

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Tallahasseebus bus Greyhound US0760S
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Lake Charlesbus bus Greyhound US0799
    17h 10m
    $116–230

  3. Drive 728.4 mi

    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Lake Charlescar car 728.4 mi
    11h 50m
    $133–192

  4. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane JAX - LFT
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    8h 45m
    $127–526

  5. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane JAX - HOU
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    8h 18m
    $234–975

Jacksonville to Lake Charles by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration17h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 711.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Jacksonville, FL, 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 17h 10m.

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