How much is the train ticket from Lake Charles to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Lake Charles to Washington start from R 5 070. The average price for this train route is around R 5 070. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Lake Charles to Washington?

The average train journey time from Lake Charles to Washington is 1d 21h, covering a distance of 1766 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 21h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Lake Charles to Washington route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Lake Charles to Washington?

The earliest train from Lake Charles to Washington departs at 15:29. And the latest train departs at 15:29.

Train Lake Charles to Washington from R 5 070 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Lake Charles to Washington on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:29	Lake Charles, LA	1d 21h	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	15:29	Lake Charles, LA	1d 21h	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	15:29	Lake Charles, LA	1d 21h	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	15:29	Lake Charles, LA	1d 21h	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	15:29	Lake Charles, LA	1d 21h	13:47	Union Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Lake Charles to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 1 day, 15 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 424, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1d 15hAverage duration

1765 kmDistance

44kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 2 424 - R 5 088	Average duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 44kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 5 070 - R 5 070	Average duration1d 21h	CO₂ emissions 161kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 641 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5641 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 5 070

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lake Charles to Washington, DC, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Lake Charles to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Lake Charles to Washington start from R 5 070. The average price for this train route is around R 5 070. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Lake Charles to Washington?
The average train journey time from Lake Charles to Washington is 1d 21h, covering a distance of 1766 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 21h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Lake Charles to Washington route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Lake Charles to Washington?
The earliest train from Lake Charles to Washington departs at 15:29. And the latest train departs at 15:29.