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How to get fromMinden to Lake Charlesby taxi, plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Minden to Lake Charles by taxi, plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Minden to Shreveport-Airport-SHVtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane SHV - LCH
    4h 42m
    $142–424

  2. Drive 188.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minden to Lake Charlescar car 188.4 mi
    4h 13m
    $35–50

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Minden to Shreveport Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    8h 8m
    $127–201

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1152
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus Houston
    11h 59m
    $143–212

Shreveport (SHV) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a vehicle from Minden to Lake Charles via Louisiana Downs, Shreveport Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd in around 11h 59m.

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