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

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

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  1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane LCH - RIC
    7h 58m
    $141–663

  2. Bus via Sandy Springs

    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 Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    24h 48m
    $230–347

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus bus
    31h 57m
    $352–769

  4. Drive 1,167.6 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Charles to Richmondcar car 1,167.6 mi
    19h 59m
    $214–308

  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 Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane LFT - RIC
    7h 57m
    $166–619

  6. Bus

    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 Richmondbus bus
    25h 45m
    $174–346

  7. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lake Charles Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus bus
    34h 55m
    $401–875

Lake Charles to Richmond by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration31h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$352Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,058.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Lake Charles, LA, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake Charles to Richmond via Baton Rouge, Atlanta, Doraville Station, Garnett Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 24h 48m.

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