There are 6 ways to get from Lake Charles to Roanoke by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport
best- Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane LCH - ROA
9h 56m$115–508Bus
- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus
26h 5m$192–309Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lake Charles to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lynchburgtrain
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain
30h 3m$294–732Drive 1,014.3 mi
- Drive from Lake Charles to Roanokecar 1,014.3 mi
17h 33m$186–268Bus to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Lafayettebus
- Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane LFT - ROA
7h 55m$140–504Bus to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Port Arthurbus
- Fly from Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane BPT - ROA
8h 58m$178–650
Lake Charles to Roanoke by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lake Charles to Roanoke is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 17h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Charles to Roanoke is to bus and fly which takes 7h 55m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Charles to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Lake Charles and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Memphis Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 5m.
The distance between Lake Charles and Roanoke is 928 miles. The road distance is 1020.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Charles to Roanoke without a car is to bus which takes 26h 5m and costs $190 - $310.
It takes approximately 9h 56m to get from Lake Charles to Roanoke, including transfers.
Lake Charles to Roanoke bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Lake Charles station.
The best way to get from Lake Charles to Roanoke is to fly which takes 9h 56m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $310 and takes 26h 5m.
Lake Charles to Roanoke bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Roanoke is 1h ahead of Lake Charles. It is currently 4:25 PM in Lake Charles and 5:25 PM in Roanoke.
What companies run services between Lake Charles, LA, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake Charles to Roanoke Bus Stop via Memphis Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station in around 26h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Houston, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 8m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Jack Brooks Regional Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Jack Brooks Regional Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lynchburg to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lake Charles to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lake Charles to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Charles to Roanoke is 1020 miles. It takes approximately 17h 33m to drive from Lake Charles to Roanoke.
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