The train between Charleston and Lake Charles takes 3d 6h. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Charleston to Lake Charles. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice a week between Charleston and Lake Charles. The earliest departure is at 8:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charleston is at 8:31 AM which arrives into Lake Charles at 1:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Charlottesville and take an average of 3d 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Charleston to Lake Charles. However, there are services departing from Charleston station and arriving at Lake Charles station via Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3d 6h.
Charleston to Lake Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Station.
Charleston to Lake Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lake Charles Station.
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The distance between Charleston and Lake Charles is 1,394 km. The road distance is 2,460 km.
You can take a train from Charleston Station to Lake Charles Station via Charlottesville and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 39h 19m.
