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Charlotte to Lake Charles trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Charlotte and Lake Charles takes 36h. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Charlotte 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.

36h
Duration
995 mi
Distance
$645
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Charlotte to Lake Charles train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Charlotte and Lake Charles. The service departs Charlotte at 2:55 AM at night, which arrives into Lake Charles at 13:55:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 36h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak36h • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak36h • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak36h • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Charlotte to Lake Charles? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 995 mi
  • Duration: 36h

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

You can take a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 25h 12m.

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