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

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There are 8 ways to get from Lake Charles to Jefferson City by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane LCH - COU
    5h 19m
    $181–523

  2. Drive 700 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Charles to Jefferson Citycar car 700 mi
    12h 56m
    $128–185

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    23h 50m
    $165–347

  4. Bus, train via Carbondale

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Carbondaletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    4. Take the train from St. Louis to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    24h 13m
    $284–605

  5. Bus to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Port Arthurbus bus
    2. Fly from Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane BPT - COU
    7h 43m
    $239–605

  6. Bus to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Lafayettebus bus
    2. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane LFT - COU
    7h 45m
    $231–599

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus
    24h 8m
    $167–326

  8. 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 Carbondaletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    4. Take the train from St. Louis to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    27h 4m
    $321–695

Lake Charles to Jefferson City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 632.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Lake Charles, LA, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?

American Airlines flies from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake Charles to Jefferson City via New Orleans Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Jefferson City in around 24h 8m.

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