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How to get fromLouisiana to Springfieldby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Louisiana to Springfield by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane LCH - SGF
    4h 16m
    $97–423

  2. Fly from Shreveport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane SHV - SGF
    5h 46m
    $81–385

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US1210
    19h 50m
    $164–243

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Carbondaletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    21h 38m
    $399–611

  5. Drive  631.6 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Springfieldcar car 631.6 mi
    12h 12m
    $116–167

  6. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane LFT - SGF
    4h 16m
    $97–433

  7. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane MSY - SGF
    4h 12m
    $121–557

Louisiana to Springfield by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 506.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Louisiana, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center via St Louis Bus Station in around 19h 50m.

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