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

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There are 6 ways to get from Norfolk to Lake Charles by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane ORF - LCH
    7h 52m
    $156–593

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to La Grange Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from La Grange Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    28h 12m
    $212–358

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    36h 54m
    $470–945

  4. Drive 1,201.3 mi

    1. Drive from Norfolk to Lake Charlescar car 1,201.3 mi
    20h 49m
    $220–317

  5. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane ORF - LFT
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    7h 16m
    $160–563

  6. Bus via Winston-Salem

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orangebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Orange to Lake Charlesbus bus
    34h 52m
    $247–482

Norfolk to Lake Charles by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration36h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$470Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,098 mi
  • Duration: 7h 52m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Lake Charles via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Richmond, Atlanta Bus Station, and La Grange Bus Station in around 28h 12m.

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