What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Charles to Columbia?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Charles to Columbia is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 14h.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Charles to Columbia?

The fastest way to get from Lake Charles to Columbia is to bus and fly which takes 7h 47m and costs $230 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Charles and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Charles to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Lake Charles and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Baton Rouge Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Camden and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 21m.

How far is it from Lake Charles to Columbia?

The distance between Lake Charles and Columbia is 776 miles. The road distance is 860.3 miles.

How do I travel from Lake Charles to Columbia without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Charles to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 22h 21m and costs $160 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Lake Charles to Columbia?

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Lake Charles to Columbia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Charles to Columbia bus from?

Lake Charles to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lake Charles station.

Bus or fly from Lake Charles to Columbia?

The best way to get from Lake Charles to Columbia is to fly which takes 8h 4m and costs $280 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $320 and takes 22h 21m.

Where does the Lake Charles to Columbia bus arrive?

Lake Charles to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baton Rouge Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Lake Charles and Columbia?

Columbia is 1h ahead of Lake Charles. It is currently 10:56 AM in Lake Charles and 11:56 AM in Columbia.

Can I drive from Lake Charles to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Charles to Columbia is 860 miles. It takes approximately 14h to drive from Lake Charles to Columbia.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 371+ hotels available in Columbia.

Lake Charles to Columbia - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Columbia (CAE)plane LCH - CAE
8h 4m
$283–1,315
Drive 855.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lake Charles to Columbiacar 855.3 mi
14h
$157–226
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus
4. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
22h 21m
$164–314
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lake Charles Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus
4. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
31h 12m
$362–773
Bus to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Lafayettebus
2. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Columbia (CAE)plane LFT - CAE
7h 47m
$238–1,071
Bus to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Port Arthurbus
2. Fly from Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT) to Columbia (CAE)plane BPT - CAE
8h 55m
$346–1,397
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Tallahasseebus
2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Jacksonvillebus
3. Take the train from Jacksonville to Columbia Stationtrain
22h 31m
$223–377

Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Columbia (CAE) flights

18Weekly Planes

9h 23mAverage Duration

$279Cheapest Price

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Distance: 771.2 mi
Duration: 8h 4m

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

American Airlines flies from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Columbia (CAE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake Charles to Sumter Laurel South via Baton Rouge Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 22h 21m.

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