There are 7 ways to get from Lake Charles to Dayton by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, 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 Dayton (DAY)plane LCH - DAY
8h 5m$113–505Bus via New South Memphis
- 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 Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
25h 40m$178–285Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lake Charles to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
28h 1m$257–564Drive 949.6 mi
- Drive from Lake Charles to Daytoncar 949.6 mi
17h 56m$174–251Bus to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Lafayettebus
- Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Dayton (DAY)plane LFT - DAY
8h 55m$143–521Bus to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Port Arthurbus
- Fly from Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT) to Dayton (DAY)plane BPT - DAY
10h$171–587Bus
- 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 Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
26h 14m$237–329
Lake Charles to Dayton by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lake Charles to Dayton is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 17h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Charles to Dayton is to fly which takes 8h 5m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Charles to Dayton. However, there are services departing from Lake Charles and arriving at 3Rd @ Perry via Memphis Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station and Salem Av @ Greyhound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 40m.
The distance between Lake Charles and Dayton is 876 miles. The road distance is 955.1 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Charles to Dayton without a car is to bus via New South Memphis which takes 25h 40m and costs $170 - $290.
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Lake Charles to Dayton, including transfers.
Lake Charles to Dayton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Lake Charles station.
The best way to get from Lake Charles to Dayton is to fly which takes 8h 5m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via New South Memphis, which costs $170 - $290 and takes 25h 40m.
Lake Charles to Dayton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Dayton is 1h ahead of Lake Charles. It is currently 11:48 PM in Lake Charles and 12:48 AM in Dayton.
What companies run services between Lake Charles, LA, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Dayton (DAY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake Charles to 3Rd @ Perry via Memphis Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, and Salem Av @ Greyhound in around 25h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Dayton via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Dayton via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Dayton via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Jack Brooks Regional Airport to Dayton via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Jack Brooks Regional Airport to Dayton via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Jack Brooks Regional Airport to Dayton via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–460
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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 Lake Charles to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Charles to Dayton is 955 miles. It takes approximately 17h 56m to drive from Lake Charles to Dayton.
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