There are 9 ways to get from Missouri to Lake Charles by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound), 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 from Springfield-Branson National Airport
best- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane SGF - LCH
4h 21m$97–422Bus via Dallas
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus
21h 17m$176–335Drive 718.8 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Lake Charlescar 718.8 mi
13h 46m$132–190Fly from Columbia Regional Airport
- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane COU - LCH
6h 1m$146–499Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane STL - LCH
5h 53m$108–506Fly from Kansas City
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane MCI - LCH
6h 28m$111–563Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus
21h 24m$174–324Bus #2
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Texarkanabus
- Take the bus from Texarkana to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus
21h 25m$216–333Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus
- Take the train from Houston to Lake Charles Stationtrain
22h 41m$155–320
Missouri to Lake Charles by bus, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Missouri to Lake Charles is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 13h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Missouri to Lake Charles is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $95 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Missouri station to Lake Charles. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Lake Charles via Lamar @ Pacific - S - Ns, Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St and Downtown Houston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 17m.
The distance between Missouri and Lake Charles is 509 miles. The road distance is 723 miles.
The best way to get from Missouri to Lake Charles without a car is to bus via Dallas which takes 21h 17m and costs $170 - $340.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Missouri to Lake Charles, including transfers.
Missouri to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
The best way to get from Missouri to Lake Charles is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $95 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus via Dallas, which costs $170 - $340 and takes 21h 17m.
Missouri to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Missouri to Lake Charles is 723 miles. It takes approximately 13h 46m to drive from Missouri to Lake Charles.
What companies run services between Missouri, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lake Charles via Dallas Bus Station, Bachman Station, West End Station, Lamar @ Pacific - S - Ns, Akard @ Marilla - S - Ns, Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St, Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St, and Downtown Houston in around 21h 17m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Kansas City to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Houston to Lake Charles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Texarkana to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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