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

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There are 7 ways to get from Roanoke to Lake Charles by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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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 47m
    $115–497

  2. 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
    $303–455

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    32h 5m
    $649–1,084

  4. Drive  1,012.4 mi

    1. Drive from Roanoke to Lake Charlescar car 1,012.4 mi
    17h 36m
    $179–259

  5. 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 18m
    $135–502

  6. 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
    12h 11m
    $173–594

  7. 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
    25h 15m
    $211–339

Roanoke to Lake Charles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration32h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$649Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 921.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 47m

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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roanoke to Lake Charles Station via Lynchburg and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 32h 5m.

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