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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: June 29 atDeparture city: CharlotteDeparture location: Amtrak StationArrival time: June 30 atDestination city: Lake CharlesDestination location: Lake Charles, LAOperated by: Amtrak
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Charlotte to Lake CharlesAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Lake Charles. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $194, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Charlotte to Lake Charles: Trip Overview
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Based on 5240 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $221
Charlotte to Lake Charles Train
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The cheapest trip from Charlotte to Lake Charles was searched and found on Jun 29, 2025 with a price of $244To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Charlotte to Lake Charles, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $244 to $803 for a train ticket from Charlotte to Lake Charles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $244 which is on 2025-06-29.
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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!
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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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