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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Lake Charles.

Bus
Average Price$165 - $302Average Duration1d 20h
44kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$437 - $499Average Duration1d 20h
161kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Lake Charles

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Lake Charles. The journey takes about 1 day, 20 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $165, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
1d 20hAverage Duration
$165Cheapest ticket
44kgCO₂ emissions

Train Washington, DC, US to Lake Charles: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$437
Average train trip duration1d 20h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:30pm
Distance1095 miles (1765 km)

Washington to Lake Charles Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Lake Charles was searched and found on Jul 31, 2025 with a price of $381

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Washington, DC, US to Lake Charles, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $381 to $898 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Lake Charles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $381 which is on 2025-07-31.

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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 Washington and Lake Charles, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Washington to Lake Charles, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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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