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

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

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane DCA - LCH
    6h 48m
    $213–915

  2. Fly Richmond International Airport 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
    8h 3m
    $141–613

  3. 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 53m
    $207–348

  4. Train, bus

    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 bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    38h 54m
    $459–1,009

  5. Drive 1,219 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Lake Charlescar car 1,219 mi
    21h 11m
    $223–322

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane DCA - HOU
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    8h 23m
    $414–1,774

  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
    $237–452

Virginia to Lake Charles by bus, tram, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration38h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$459Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,108.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Lake Charles via Richmond, Atlanta Bus Station, and La Grange Bus Station in around 26h 53m.

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