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

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There are 5 ways to get from Sarasota to Lake Charles by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane SRQ - LCH
    7h 15m
    $121–564

  2. Bus to Tampa, fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane TPA - LCH
    9h 52m
    $118–484

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota / Bradenton to Tallahassee FSUbus bus Miami–Tallahassee via Tampa
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Lake Charlesbus bus Greyhound US0799
    22h 28m
    $174–334

  4. Drive 851.2 mi

    1. Drive from Sarasota to Lake Charlescar car 851.2 mi
    14h 55m
    $156–225

  5. Fly Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane SRQ - LFT
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    8h 34m
    $155–664

Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 686.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Sarasota, FL, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fruitville Rd @ Fletcher Ave to Lake Charles via Cattlemen Rd @ Fruitville Rd, Sarasota / Bradenton, Old St Augustine at Intramural Field, and Tallahassee in around 22h 28m.

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