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

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There are 6 ways to get from Minot to Lake Charles by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Minot International Airport

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    1. Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane MOT - LCH
    8h 52m
    $132–564

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Minot Station 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
    43h 4m
    $1,049–1,645

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minot to Bismarckbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus bus
    45h 30m
    $401–592

  4. Drive  1,523.4 mi

    1. Drive from Minot to Lake Charlescar car 1,523.4 mi
    28h 16m
    $278–402

  5. Bus to Bismarck Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Minot to Bismarckbus bus
    2. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane BIS - LCH
    13h 27m
    $151–566

  6. Train, bus via Sandy Springs

    1. Take the train from Minot Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to Lake Charlesbus bus
    46h 34m
    $752–1,138

Minot to Lake Charles by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,049Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,333 mi
  • Duration: 8h 52m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minot to Lake Charles via Bismarck, Minneapolis, Tulsa Bus Station, Oklahoma City Bus Station, and Downtown Houston in around 45h 30m.

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