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

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

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  1. Bus via Biloxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Biloxi Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2. Take the bus from Biloxi to Lake Charlesbus bus Atlanta
    9h 36m
    $107–147

  2. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane MGM - LCH
    5h 49m
    $83–405

  3. Bus, train via Mobile

    1. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Mobile, AL to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    14h 35m
    $182–357

  4. Drive  491 mi

    1. Drive from Montgomery to Lake Charlescar car 491 mi
    7h 59m
    $87–126

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    11h
    $89–136

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    12h 25m
    $179–276

  7. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane MGM - LFT
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    8h 9m
    $123–470

Montgomery to Lake Charles by bus

Calendar34Weekly Buses
Duration11hAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 507.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Lake Charles via Biloxi Transit Center and Biloxi in around 9h 36m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) 5 times a day.

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