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

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There are 7 ways to get from Miami to Lake Charles by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Miami International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane MIA - LCH
    6h 10m
    $131–413

  2. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane FLL - LCH
    6h 44m
    $114–518

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Lake Charlesbus bus
    24h 22m
    $159–306

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    2d 4h
    $566–1,300

  5. Drive  1,044.1 mi

    1. Drive from Miami to Lake Charlescar car 1,044.1 mi
    16h 56m
    $191–276

  6. Bus via Miami International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport to Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Fieldbus bus Miami
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Lake Charlesbus bus Greyhound US0799
    24h 37m
    $232–442

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Tallahasseebus bus Greyhound US0761S
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Lake Charlesbus bus Greyhound US0799
    27h 30m
    $173–363

Miami to Lake Charles by train, foot, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration24h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 852 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Miami Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Station via Cary, Greensboro, and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 2d 4h.

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