Train tickets from Charlotte, NC to Lake Charles

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Next departures for Charlotte to Lake Charles on November 4
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Amtrak
    Amtrak Station
    Lake Charles, LANo tags
    Amtrak
      Amtrak Station
      Lake Charles, LANo tags
      Amtrak
        Amtrak Station
        Lake Charles, LANo tags
        Amtrak
          Amtrak Station
          Lake Charles, LANo tags
          Amtrak
            Amtrak Station
            Lake Charles, LANo tags

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            Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to Lake Charles

            We recommend taking the bus

            Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Lake Charles. The journey takes about 1 day, 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $109, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            5bus per day
            1d Average Duration
            793 milesDistance
            32kgCO₂ emissions
            Average Price$109 - $281Average Duration1d
            32kg CO₂e
            Average Price$183 - $315Average Duration1d 12h
            117kg CO₂e

            Train Charlotte, NC to Lake Charles: Trip Overview

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            Average ticket price$221
            Average train trip duration1d 12h
            Number of daily trains1
            Earliest train departure2:55am
            Distance797 miles (1284 km)

            Charlotte to Lake Charles Train

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            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Lake Charles was searched and found on Nov 4, 2025 with a price of $212

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            About Train Travel

            Train Travel Tips

            Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Charlotte to Lake Charles is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

            Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Lake Charles you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

            By choosing the train between Charlotte and Lake Charles, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

            Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Charlotte to Lake Charles.

            Did you know?

            You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

            The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

            You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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