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How to get fromLake Charles to St. Louisby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LCH - STL
    5h 5m
    $134–616

  2. Drive 704.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Charles to St. Louiscar car 704.1 mi
    13h 15m
    $129–186

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0799
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    20h 25m
    $140–279

  4. 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 to St. Louisbus bus
    20h 48m
    $248–514

  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 to St. Louisbus bus
    23h 39m
    $287–604

Lake Charles to St. Louis by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 638 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Lake Charles, LA, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake Charles to St Louis Bus Station via Baton Rouge Bus Station in around 20h 25m.

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