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How to get fromLawrence to Lake Charlesby car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), bus, or train

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

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  1. Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Lawrence to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car car
    2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane MHK - LCH
    5h 47m
    $102–426

  2. Bus via Dallas

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus bus
    20h 22m
    $167–322

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    36h 25m
    $526–1,112

  4. Drive 712.6 mi

    1. Drive from Lawrence to Lake Charlescar car 712.6 mi
    14h 30m
    $130–188

  5. Bus to Kansas City, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane MCI - LCH
    8h 12m
    $128–576

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    20h 29m
    $173–301

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the train from Houston to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    21h 46m
    $169–322

  8. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    24h 15m
    $217–343

Lawrence to Lake Charles by bus, tram, and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration20h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 748.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Lawrence, KS, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Lake Charles via Dallas Bus Station, Bachman Station, West End Station, Lamar @ Pacific - S - Ns, Akard @ Marilla - S - Ns, Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St, Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St, and Downtown Houston in around 20h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Station via Chicago Union Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 36h 25m.

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