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

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Charles to Paducah by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane LCH - PAH
    7h 18m
    $112–455

  2. Drive  601.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Charles to Paducahcar car 601.1 mi
    12h 7m
    $110–159

  3. Bus, train

    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 Intermodal Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 7m
    $210–433

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 9m
    $153–237

  5. 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 Intermodal Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 58m
    $236–512

Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration9h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 560.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Lake Charles, LA, USA and Paducah, KY, USA?

United Airlines flies from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake Charles to Paducah via Memphis Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, and Paducah Bus Station in around 20h 9m.

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