There are 5 ways to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Lake Charles by plane, bus, car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane ATL - LCH
4h 30m$108–501Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane ATL - LFT
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain
4h 18m$106–474Bus
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Lake Charlesbus Atlanta
11h 51m$112–152Drive 642.7 mi
- Drive from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Lake Charlescar 642.7 mi
10h 29m$118–170Bus via Baton Rouge
- Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus FlixBus 2211 / ...
15h 25m$107–207
Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Lake Charles by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Lake Charles is to bus via Baton Rouge which costs $100 - $210 and takes 15h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Lake Charles is to fly and train which takes 4h 18m and costs $100 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Lake Charles. However, there are services departing from Atlanta and arriving at Lake Charles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
The distance between Atlanta Airport (ATL) and Lake Charles is 579 miles. The road distance is 646.4 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Lake Charles without a car is to bus which takes 11h 51m and costs $110 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Lake Charles, including transfers.
Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Atlanta Airport station.
The best way to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Lake Charles is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $100 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $160 and takes 11h 51m.
Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baton Rouge Bus Station.
Lake Charles is 1h behind Atlanta Airport (ATL). It is currently 4:33 PM in Atlanta Airport (ATL) and 3:33 PM in Lake Charles.
What companies run services between Atlanta Airport (ATL), USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Omnibus Express operates a bus from Atlanta to Lake Charles once daily. Tickets cost $110–150 and the journey takes 9h 57m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Atlanta to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–150
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Airport to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Lake Charles is 646 miles. It takes approximately 10h 29m to drive from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Lake Charles.
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