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

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

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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
    9h 26m
    $146–593

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond 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
    26h 48m
    $224–354

  3. 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
    40h 18m
    $834–1,374

  4. Drive  1,219 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Lake Charlescar car 1,219 mi
    21h 10m
    $216–312

  5. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train

    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
    8h 57m
    $171–578

  6. Fly to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane plane ORF - BPT
    2. Take the bus from Port Arthur to Lake Charlesbus bus
    11h 31m
    $214–720

  7. Bus via Winston-Salem

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orangebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Orange to Lake Charlesbus bus
    35h 45m
    $287–432

Virginia Beach to Lake Charles by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration40h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$834Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,109.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 26m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Lake Charles via Richmond, Richmond, Atlanta Bus Station, and La Grange Bus Station in around 26h 48m.

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