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

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There are 8 ways to get from Lake Charles to North Carolina by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Lake Charles Regional Airport to Charlotte Douglas International 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
    $154–716

  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
    18h 32m
    $134–266

  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 40m
    $276–608

  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 to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    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

  6. Fly Lake Charles Regional Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane LCH - RDU
    6h 44m
    $134–616

  7. 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
    $216–370

  8. 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 31m
    $313–697

Lake Charles to North Carolina by bus

Calendar24Weekly Buses
Duration18h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 809.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Lake Charles, LA, USA and North Carolina, 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 Bus Station via Baton Rouge Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 18h 32m.

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