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

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

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  1. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane MSP - LCH
    6h 53m
    $163–565

  2. Bus via Oklahoma City

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus bus
    32h 20m
    $270–419

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    34h 7m
    $462–978

  4. Drive 1,147.8 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Lake Charlescar car 1,147.8 mi
    20h 55m
    $210–303

  5. Fly to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane plane MSP - BPT
    2. Take the bus from Port Arthur to Lake Charlesbus bus
    8h 33m
    $221–642

  6. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane MSP - LFT
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    8h 47m
    $167–665

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    39h 12m
    $241–488

Minneapolis to Lake Charles by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration32h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$270Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,034.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Lake Charles via Tulsa Bus Station, Oklahoma City Bus Station, and Downtown Houston in around 32h 20m.

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