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

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There are 6 ways to get from Atlanta to Lake Charles by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane ATL - LCH
    5h 45m
    $114–516

  2. Bus via Baton Rouge

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    13h
    $102–193

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington St at MLK Jr Dr to Newnan Park and Ridebus bus 453
    2. Take the bus from Newnan Park and Ride to Lake Charlesbus bus Atlanta
    11h 10m
    $113–144

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    18h 59m
    $242–488

  5. Drive 649.9 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Lake Charlescar car 649.9 mi
    10h 36m
    $119–172

  6. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane ATL - LFT
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    5h 33m
    $112–486

Atlanta to Lake Charles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration18h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$242Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 584.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, 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, you can take a bus from Washington St at MLK Jr Dr to Lake Charles via Newnan Park and Ride in around 11h 10m.

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