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

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There are 10 ways to get from Charleston to Lake Charles by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane CRW - LFT
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    7h 18m
    $157–628

  2. Fly to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane plane CRW - BTR
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    9h 50m
    $131–605

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte to Atlantabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to Lake Charlesbus bus
    25h 26m
    $206–402

  4. Bus, train via Wytheville

    1. Take the bus from Charleston, WV to Wythevillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wytheville to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    31h 10m
    $297–709

  5. Drive 1,014.9 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Lake Charlescar car 1,014.9 mi
    18h 45m
    $186–268

  6. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane CRW - LCH
    8h 3m
    $154–678

  7. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane CRW - HOU
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    9h 4m
    $305–1,287

  8. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane CRW - IAH
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus bus
    10h 25m
    $177–709

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    31h 50m
    $303–684

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    39h 19m
    $470–1,027

Charleston to Lake Charles by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$297Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 898.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Charleston, WV, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from Charleston Bus Station to Lake Charles via Charlotte Bus Station, Trade St & Graham St, Transit Center- Bay A, Transit Center- Bay O, Tryon St & Dorton St, Charlotte, Atlanta, Shallowford Rd @ New Peachtree, Doraville Station - Bay F, and Atlanta in around 25h 26m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) every 4 hours.

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