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How to get fromLake Charles to Buffaloby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Lake Charles to Buffalo by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Lake Charles Regional Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane LCH - BUF
    10h 21m
    $192–866

  2. Fly Lake Charles Regional Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane LCH - YYZ
    2. Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Buffalobus bus
    9h 50m
    $125–525

  3. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalobus bus
    34h 35m
    $240–386

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train
    36h 34m
    $403–1,036

  5. Drive  1,329.9 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Charles to Buffalocar car 1,329.9 mi
    24h 17m
    $243–351

  6. Bus to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Lafayettebus bus
    2. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane LFT - BUF
    9h 14m
    $207–822

  7. Bus to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Port Arthurbus bus
    2. Fly from Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane BPT - BUF
    9h 38m
    $255–948

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Baton Rougebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge to Atlantabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to New Yorkbus bus
    4. Take the bus from New York to Buffalobus bus
    38h 42m
    $315–627

Lake Charles to Buffalo by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration34h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,209.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 21m

What companies run services between Lake Charles, LA, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?

American Airlines flies from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake Charles to Buffalo via Memphis Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 34h 35m.

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