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

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

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  1. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane ROA - LCH
    8h 45m
    $115–497

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    24h 30m
    $199–365

  3. Drive 1,012.4 mi

    1. Drive from Roanoke to Lake Charlescar car 1,012.4 mi
    17h 37m
    $185–267

  4. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane ROA - LFT
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    8h 29m
    $124–487

  5. Fly to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane plane ROA - BPT
    2. Take the bus from Port Arthur to Lake Charlesbus bus
    11h
    $183–594

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte to Atlantabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta to Lake Charlesbus bus
    25h 10m
    $256–500

Roanoke to Lake Charles by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration24h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 922 mi
  • Duration: 8h 45m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lake Charles via Nashville Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station in around 24h 30m.

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