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How to get fromNew York to Lake Charlesby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane EWR - LCH
    7h 38m
    $163–642

  2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane JFK - LCH
    8h 13m
    $125–491

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York to Atlantabus bus New York
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to Lake Charlesbus bus Atlanta
    26h 6m
    $219–298

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    38h 7m
    $876–1,350

  5. Drive  1,458.3 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Lake Charlescar car 1,458.3 mi
    25h 16m
    $250–360

  6. Fly from Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane LGA - LCH
    8h 6m
    $177–774

  7. Bus via Baton Rouge

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    32h 45m
    $283–433

New York to Lake Charles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration38h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$876Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,313.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New York to Lake Charles via Atlanta and Atlanta in around 26h 6m.

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