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

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

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane EWR - LCH
    7h 59m
    $161–640

  2. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane JFK - LCH
    8h 2m
    $155–581

  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, bus

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    36h 42m
    $480–956

  5. Drive 1,458.3 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Lake Charlescar car 1,458.3 mi
    25h 16m
    $267–385

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane LGA - LCH
    8h 1m
    $177–724

  7. Fly Laguardia Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane LGA - HOU
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    9h 37m
    $358–1,383

  8. Bus via Baton Rouge

    1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown 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 25m
    $259–459

New York to Lake Charles by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration36h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$480Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,313.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) every 3 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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