There are 8 ways to get from Miami to Lake Charles by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Miami International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport
best- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane MIA - LCH
6h 39m$86–403Bus via Miami International Airport
- Take the bus from Miami Airport to Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Fieldbus Miami
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Lake Charlesbus Greyhound US0799
24h 37m$222–332Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain
2d 4h$1,159–1,825Drive 1,044.1 mi
- Drive from Miami to Lake Charlescar 1,044.1 mi
16h 56m$179–258Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane FLL - LCH
6h 58m$164–468Fly Miami International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, bus
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane MIA - HOU
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus
7h 55m$122–442Train, bus
- Take the train from Miami Airport Station to West Palm Beach Stationtrain
- Take the bus from West Palm Beach Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Lake Charlesbus
25h 42m$213–314Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Tallahasseebus Greyhound US0761S
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Lake Charlesbus Greyhound US0799
27h 30m$203–312
Miami to Lake Charles by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Miami to Lake Charles is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 16h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Miami to Lake Charles is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $85 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Miami to Lake Charles. However, there are services departing from Miami Airport and arriving at Lake Charles via Old St Augustine at Intramural Field and Tallahassee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Miami station to Lake Charles station. However, there are services departing from Miami Amtrak Station and arriving at Lake Charles Station via Cary, Greensboro and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
The distance between Miami and Lake Charles is 857 miles. The road distance is 1050.2 miles.
The best way to get from Miami to Lake Charles without a car is to bus via Miami International Airport which takes 24h 37m and costs $220 - $340.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Miami to Lake Charles, including transfers.
Miami to Lake Charles bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from Miami Airport station.
Miami to Lake Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Miami Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Miami to Lake Charles is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $85 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus via Miami International Airport, which costs $220 - $340 and takes 24h 37m, you could also train, which costs $1,100 - $1,900 and takes 2 days 4h.
What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Miami Airport Station to Lake Charles via Miami International Airport, Miami Airport, Old St Augustine at Intramural Field, and Tallahassee in around 24h 37m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Miami International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Miami Amtrak Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $470–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-874-7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tri Rail
Train from Miami Airport Station to West Palm Beach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Tri Rail
- Weekend | Holiday
- $5
- Weekday
- $8–11
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Miami Airport to Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Field
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–170
- Website
- RedCoach
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tallahassee to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Tallahassee
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tallahassee to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Atlanta to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–150
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from West Palm Beach Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Miami to Lake Charles bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Field station.
Lake Charles is 1h behind Miami. It is currently 2:10 AM in Miami and 1:10 AM in Lake Charles.
Miami to Lake Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Miami to Lake Charles is 1050 miles. It takes approximately 16h 56m to drive from Miami to Lake Charles.
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