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

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

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  1. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane SGF - LCH
    4h 23m
    $97–422

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus bus
    20h 15m
    $149–230

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Saint Louisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    28h 6m
    $516–822

  4. Drive  571.1 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Lake Charlescar car 571.1 mi
    10h 49m
    $105–151

  5. Fly to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane plane SGF - BPT
    2. Take the bus from Port Arthur to Lake Charlesbus bus
    6h 28m
    $150–489

Springfield to Lake Charles by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration20h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 506.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Lake Charles via Oklahoma City Bus Station and Downtown Houston in around 20h 15m.

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