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How to get fromNorth Carolina to Lake Charlesby plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from North Carolina to Lake Charles by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane CLT - LCH
    6h 21m
    $133–615

  2. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane CLT - LFT
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    6h 23m
    $131–555

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Atlantabus bus Charlotte
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to Lake Charlesbus bus Atlanta
    18h 30m
    $175–325

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    24h 54m
    $272–607

  5. Drive 892.5 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Lake Charlescar car 892.5 mi
    14h 49m
    $163–236

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane RDU - LCH
    7h 16m
    $154–496

  7. Bus via Pinehurst

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Orange to Lake Charlesbus bus
    25h 37m
    $195–366

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak 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
    26h 21m
    $312–702

North Carolina to Lake Charles by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$272Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 810 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between North Carolina, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from College St & 6th St to Lake Charles via Tryon St & Dorton St, Charlotte, Atlanta, Shallowford Rd @ New Peachtree, Doraville Station - Bay F, and Atlanta in around 18h 30m.

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