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

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

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  1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane LCH - CHS
    7h 22m
    $113–495

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    28h 4m
    $168–340

  3. Drive 909.7 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Charles to Charlestoncar car 909.7 mi
    15h 47m
    $166–240

  4. Bus to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Lafayettebus bus
    2. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane LFT - CHS
    8h 14m
    $138–491

  5. Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Houston - Telephone Rdbus bus
    2. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane HOU - CHS
    7h 54m
    $199–773

Lake Charles to Charleston by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration28h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 820.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Lake Charles, LA, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake Charles to Transit Mall via Baton Rouge Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 28h 4m.

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