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

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

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  1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane LCH - CLT
    5h 50m
    $144–716

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 5m
    $139–232

  3. 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 Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent
    23h 16m
    $221–506

  4. Drive  892.9 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Charles to Charlottecar car 892.9 mi
    14h 49m
    $163–236

  5. Bus to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Lafayettebus bus
    2. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane LFT - CLT
    5h 19m
    $159–672

  6. Bus via Chamblee

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Baton Rougebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge to Atlantabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to Charlottebus bus
    20h 24m
    $206–275

  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 Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent
    26h 7m
    $244–588

Lake Charles to Charlotte by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration19h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 809.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake Charles to Charlotte Bus Station via Baton Rouge Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 19h 5m.

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