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

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

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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
    5h 57m
    $156–593

  2. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train

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    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 35m
    $155–578

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop 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
    $196–341

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    35h 33m
    $302–682

  5. Drive  1,201.3 mi

    1. Drive from Norfolk to Lake Charlescar car 1,201.3 mi
    20h 48m
    $220–317

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    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 train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    38h 19m
    $412–955

Norfolk to Lake Charles by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$302Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,098 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Lake Charles via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Greensboro Bus Stop, Atlanta Bus Station, and La Grange Bus Station in around 28h 12m.

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