What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Charles to Hot Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Charles to Hot Springs is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 7h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Charles to Hot Springs?

The fastest way to get from Lake Charles to Hot Springs is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 54m and costs $190 - $550.

How far is it from Lake Charles to Hot Springs?

The distance between Lake Charles and Hot Springs is 388 miles. The road distance is 345.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lake Charles to Hot Springs without a car is to bus and train via Houston which takes 13h 59m and costs $160 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Lake Charles to Hot Springs?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Lake Charles to Hot Springs, including transfers.

Can I drive from Lake Charles to Hot Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Charles to Hot Springs is 346 miles. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Lake Charles to Hot Springs.

Where can I stay near Hot Springs?

There are 450+ hotels available in Hot Springs.

Lake Charles to Hot Springs - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Lake Charles to Hot Springs by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT)plane LCH - LIT
2. Take the taxi from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) to Hot Springstaxi
4h 54m
$191–523
Drive 343.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lake Charles to Hot Springscar 343.7 mi
7h 14m
$63–91
Bus, train via Houston
1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Downtown Houstonbus
2. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus
3. Take the train from Longview to Malvern Stationtrain
13h 59m
$163–304
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Lake Charles Station to Houstontrain
2. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus
3. Take the train from Longview to Malvern Stationtrain
15h 35m
$179–370
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Houston - Telephone Rdbus
2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Longview Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Longview to Malvern Stationtrain
14h 13m
$181–374
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Memphis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Bryant-Little Rockbus
3. Take the taxi from Bryant-Little Rock to Hot Springstaxi
16h 27m
$202–284

Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) flights

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4h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 385.7 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Lake Charles, LA, USA and Hot Springs, AR, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lake Charles to Hot Springs. However, you can take the taxi to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) airport, fly to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT), then take the taxi to Hot Springs. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake Charles to Hot Springs via Downtown Houston, St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St, Franklin St @ Mentor, Houston, Longview, Longview, and Malvern Station in around 13h 59m.

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