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

The cheapest way to get from Lake Charles to Mena is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 7h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lake Charles to Mena is to drive which takes 7h 12m and costs $60 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Charles and Mena?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Charles to Mena. However, there are services departing from Lake Charles and arriving at Mena via Baton Rouge Bus Station, Shreveport Bus Station and Texarkana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.

How far is it from Lake Charles to Mena?

The distance between Lake Charles and Mena is 467 miles. The road distance is 353.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lake Charles to Mena without a car is to bus which takes 13h 40m and costs $95 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Lake Charles to Mena, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Lake Charles to Mena bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lake Charles to Mena?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Charles to Mena is 354 miles. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Lake Charles to Mena.

Where can I stay near Mena?

There are 19+ hotels available in Mena.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Lake Charles Regional Airport to Fort Smith Municipal Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane LCH - FSM
2. Take the bus from Fort Smith to Menabus
7h 40m
$111–421
Drive 351.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lake Charles to Menacar 351.6 mi
7h 12m
$65–93
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Texarkanabus
4. Take the bus from Texarkana to Menabus
13h 40m
$97–187
Fly Lake Charles Regional Airport to Texarkana Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK)plane LCH - TXK
2. Take the bus from Texarkana to Menabus
7h 12m
$121–428
Bus to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Port Arthurbus
2. Fly from Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane BPT - FSM
3. Take the bus from Fort Smith to Menabus
8h 34m
$174–493
Bus via Houston
1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Downtown Houstonbus
2. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus
3. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Texarkanabus
4. Take the bus from Texarkana to Menabus
15h 22m
$145–234
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lake Charles Station to Houstontrain
2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Texarkanabus
3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Menabus
17h 24m
$133–256

Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) flights

14Weekly Planes

5h 26mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lake Charles to Mena.

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Distance: 464.1 mi
Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Lake Charles to Mena via Baton Rouge Bus Station, Shreveport Bus Station, and Texarkana in around 13h 40m.

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