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

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

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  1. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane RIC - LCH
    7h 38m
    $141–613

  2. Bus via LaGrange

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to La Grange Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from La Grange Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    23h 38m
    $189–308

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    32h 50m
    $364–784

  4. Drive 1,168.1 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Lake Charlescar car 1,168.1 mi
    19h 56m
    $214–308

  5. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane RIC - LFT
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    9h 9m
    $143–613

  6. Fly to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane plane RIC - BPT
    2. Take the bus from Port Arthur to Lake Charlesbus bus
    11h 35m
    $209–740

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Petersburg Transportation Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Orange to Lake Charlesbus bus
    31h 38m
    $220–425

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station 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
    36h 49m
    $438–959

Richmond to Lake Charles by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration32h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$364Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,060.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Richmond to Lake Charles via Atlanta Bus Station and La Grange Bus Station in around 23h 38m.

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