There are 6 ways to get from Lake Charles to Cincinnati by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport
best- Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Covington (CVG)plane LCH - CVG
7h 4m$163–765Bus via New South Memphis
cheapest- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Louisville to Cincinnatibus
23h 25m$161–288Drive 899.7 mi
- Drive from Lake Charles to Cincinnaticar 899.7 mi
17h 2m$165–238Bus to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Lafayettebus
- Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Covington (CVG)plane LFT - CVG
7h 49m$198–771Bus to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Port Arthurbus
- Fly from Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT) to Covington (CVG)plane BPT - CVG
8h 57m$236–897Bus
- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Baton Rougebus
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge to Atlantabus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus
24h 48m$226–347
Lake Charles to Cincinnati by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lake Charles to Cincinnati is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 17h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Charles to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $160 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Charles to Cincinnati. However, there are services departing from Lake Charles and arriving at Cincinnati via Memphis Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station and Louisville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 25m.
The distance between Lake Charles and Cincinnati is 811 miles. The road distance is 905 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Charles to Cincinnati without a car is to bus via New South Memphis which takes 23h 25m and costs $160 - $290.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Lake Charles to Cincinnati, including transfers.
Lake Charles to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Lake Charles station.
The best way to get from Lake Charles to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $160 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via New South Memphis, which costs $160 - $290 and takes 23h 25m.
Lake Charles to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Cincinnati is 1h ahead of Lake Charles. It is currently 6:39 PM in Lake Charles and 7:39 PM in Cincinnati.
What companies run services between Lake Charles, LA, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Covington (CVG) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake Charles to Cincinnati via Memphis Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, and Louisville in around 23h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Covington via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Covington via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Covington via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Jack Brooks Regional Airport to Covington via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lake Charles to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Louisville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Charles to Cincinnati is 905 miles. It takes approximately 17h 2m to drive from Lake Charles to Cincinnati.
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