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

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

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  1. Fly Lake Charles Regional Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane LCH - GNV
    6h 27m
    $113–515

  2. Bus via Tallahassee

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Tallahasseebus bus Houston
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2410
    14h 12m
    $130–169

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lake Charles Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Mobile Amtrak Statrain train
    3. Take the bus from Mobile to Tallahasseebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Gainesvillebus bus
    19h 11m
    $177–329

  4. Drive  713 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Charles to Gainesvillecar car 713 mi
    11h 40m
    $131–188

  5. Bus to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Lafayettebus bus
    2. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane LFT - GNV
    8h 41m
    $138–491

  6. Fly Lake Charles Regional Airport to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane LCH - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    8h 49m
    $122–582

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Tallahasseebus bus Greyhound US0799
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2410
    16h 25m
    $114–180

Lake Charles to Gainesville by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration16h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 670 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Lake Charles, LA, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

American Airlines flies from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake Charles to Gainesville via Tallahassee, N Monroe Street and Silver Slipper Lane, and Tallahassee in around 14h 12m.

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