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

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There are 7 ways to get from Charlotte to Lake Charles by plane, bus, train, car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane CLT - LCH
    6h 17m
    $143–455

  2. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane CLT - LFT
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    6h 27m
    $106–490

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Atlantabus bus Charlotte
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to Lake Charlesbus bus Atlanta
    18h 30m
    $165–230

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    23h 47m
    $223–514

  5. Drive  892.5 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Lake Charlescar car 892.5 mi
    14h 49m
    $163–236

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak 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
    25h 12m
    $243–604

  7. Bus via Pinehurst

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Orange to Lake Charlesbus bus
    25h 38m
    $209–325

Charlotte to Lake Charles by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 810 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from College St & 6th St to Lake Charles via Tryon St & Dorton St, Charlotte, Atlanta, Shallowford Rd @ New Peachtree, Doraville Station - Bay F, and Atlanta in around 18h 30m.

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