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

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There are 7 ways to get from Lake Charles to Charlotte by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 59m
    $164–716

  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 Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 20m
    $160–318

  3. Bus via Newnan

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Baton Rougebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge to Newnan Park and Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newnan Park and Ride to Civic Center Stationbus bus 453
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlottebus bus
    18h 40m

  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 Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent
    23h 16m
    $284–605

  5. Drive 892.9 mi

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

  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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane LFT - CLT
    5h 28m
    $169–672

  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
    $322–693

Lake Charles to Charlotte by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration23h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$284Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 809.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake Charles to Charlotte via Baton Rouge, Newnan Park and Ride, and Atlanta Downtown in around 18h 40m.

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