There are 5 ways to get from Lake Charles to Panama City Beach by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Panama City Beach Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0799
10h 19m$82–150Drive 475.8 mi
- Drive from Lake Charles to Panama City Beachcar 475.8 mi
8h 31m$87–126Fly Lake Charles Regional Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport
- Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane LCH - ECP
6h 31m$136–468Fly Lake Charles Regional Airport to Pensacola International Airport, bus
- Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane LCH - PNS
- Take the bus from Pensacola Airport to Panama City Beach Bus Stationbus
7h 44m$95–384Bus to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport
- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Lafayettebus
- Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane LFT - ECP
6h 52m$181–534
Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Charles to Panama City Beach is to bus which costs $80 - $150 and takes 10h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Charles to Panama City Beach is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $130 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Charles to Panama City Beach station. However, there are services departing from Lake Charles and arriving at Panama City Beach Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
The distance between Lake Charles and Panama City Beach is 490 miles. The road distance is 478.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Charles to Panama City Beach without a car is to bus which takes 10h 19m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 10h 19m to get from Lake Charles to Panama City Beach, including transfers.
Lake Charles to Panama City Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lake Charles station.
The best way to get from Lake Charles to Panama City Beach is to bus which takes 10h 19m and costs $80 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $470 and takes 6h 31m.
Lake Charles to Panama City Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Panama City Beach Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Charles to Panama City Beach is 479 miles. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Lake Charles to Panama City Beach.
What companies run services between Lake Charles, LA, USA and Panama City Beach, FL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Lake Charles to Panama City Beach Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 10h 15m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) 3 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Pensacola International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Pensacola International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lake Charles to Panama City Beach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pensacola Airport to Panama City Beach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Lake Charles to Lafayette
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Book your Lake Charles to Panama City Beach bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 4456+ hotels available in Panama City Beach.