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How to get fromLake Charles to Atlantaby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane LCH - ATL
    5h 30m
    $114–566

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0799
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    13h 55m
    $105–197

  3. Bus via LaGrange

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Baton Rougebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge to La Grange Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from La Grange Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 8m
    $152–203

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2211
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Peachtree Stationtrain train Crescent
    17h 10m
    $202–392

  5. Drive 649.8 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Charles to Atlantacar car 649.8 mi
    10h 37m
    $119–172

  6. Bus to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Lafayettebus bus
    2. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane LFT - ATL
    4h 30m
    $139–522

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lake Charles Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Peachtree Stationtrain train Crescent
    20h 1m
    $243–483

Lake Charles to Atlanta by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration17h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$202Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 584.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Lake Charles, LA, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake Charles to Atlanta Bus Station via Baton Rouge and La Grange Bus Station in around 13h 8m.

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