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

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

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  1. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane BNA - LCH
    6h 20m
    $108–495

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus FlixBus N2211
    15h 50m
    $132–241

  3. Drive 636.7 mi

    1. Drive from Nashville to Lake Charlescar car 636.7 mi
    12h 12m
    $117–168

  4. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane BNA - LFT
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    7h 53m
    $127–525

  5. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane BNA - HOU
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    7h 41m
    $224–974

  6. Bus via Sandy Springs

    1. Take the bus from Omni Nashville Hotel to Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckheadbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to Lake Charlesbus bus Atlanta
    15h 53m
    $263–313

Nashville to Lake Charles by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration15h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 579 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Nashville (BNA) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nashville Bus Station to Lake Charles via Memphis Bus Station in around 15h 50m.

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