What is the cheapest way to get from West Monroe to Lake Charles?

The cheapest way to get from West Monroe to Lake Charles is to taxi which costs $22 - $26 and takes 4h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Monroe to Lake Charles?

The fastest way to get from West Monroe to Lake Charles is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between West Monroe and Lake Charles?

No, there is no direct bus from West Monroe to Lake Charles. However, there are services departing from Monroe and arriving at Lake Charles via Shreveport Bus Station and Baton Rouge Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

How far is it from West Monroe to Lake Charles?

The distance between West Monroe and Lake Charles is 195 miles. The road distance is 193.7 miles.

How do I travel from West Monroe to Lake Charles without a car?

The best way to get from West Monroe to Lake Charles without a car is to bus which takes 10h 50m and costs $90 - $180.

How long does it take to get from West Monroe to Lake Charles?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from West Monroe to Lake Charles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Monroe to Lake Charles bus from?

West Monroe to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Monroe station.

Bus or fly from West Monroe to Lake Charles?

The best way to get from West Monroe to Lake Charles is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $95 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $180 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the West Monroe to Lake Charles bus arrive?

West Monroe to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Shreveport Bus Station.

Can I drive from West Monroe to Lake Charles?

Yes, the driving distance between West Monroe to Lake Charles is 194 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from West Monroe to Lake Charles.

Where can I stay near Lake Charles?

There are 131+ hotels available in Lake Charles.

West Monroe to Lake Charles - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from West Monroe to Lake Charles by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or taxi

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Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane MLU - LCH
4h 26m
$98–399
Taxi
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from West Monroe to Lake Charlestaxi 192.6 mi
4h 2m
$22–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Monroe to Shreveport Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus
10h 50m
$92–176
Bus, train via Lake Charles Station
1. Take the bus from Monroe to Jacksonbus
2. Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain
13h 3m
$170–341
Drive 192.6 mi
1. Drive from West Monroe to Lake Charlescar 192.6 mi
4h 2m
$36–51
Fly to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane MLU - BPT
2. Take the bus from Port Arthur to Lake Charlesbus
6h 19m
$156–476
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Monroe to Jacksonbus
2. Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus
11h 38m
$130–251
Bus via Jackson
1. Take the bus from Monroe to Jacksonbus
2. Take the bus from Jackson to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus
11h 55m
$99–186

Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) flights

28Weekly Planes

5h 59mAverage Duration

$67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 194 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between West Monroe, LA, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

American Airlines flies from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from West Monroe to Lake Charles via Monroe, Shreveport Bus Station, and Baton Rouge Bus Station in around 10h 50m.

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